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Delve into Mapos in Papua New Guinea
Mapos in the region of Morobe is a city in Papua New Guinea - some 177 mi or ( 286 km ) North of Port Moresby , the country's capital .
Current time in Mapos is now 12:58 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Port Moresby " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Siyugei, Sagaiyo, Port Moresby, Omalai, and Mount Hagen. While being here, make sure to check out Siyugei . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Mapos ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kaiser-Wilhelmsland
Kaiser-Wilhelmsland was part of the German New Guinea, the South Pacific protectorate of the German Empire. Named in honor of Wilhelm II, who was the German Emperor and King of Prussia, it included the north-eastern part of the present day Papua New Guinea. From 1884 until 1918, the territory was a protectorate of the German Empire.
Located at -6.83 146.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Morobe Province
Morobe Province (previously named Adolfhafen in German New Guinea) is a province on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital, and largest city, is Lae. The province covers 34,500 km², including 719 km² maritime area, with a population of 539,725 (2000 census), and since the division of Southern Highland Province in May 2012 it is the most populous province. It includes the Huon Peninsula, the Markham River, and delta, and coastal territories along the Huon Gulf.
Located at -6.83 146.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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