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Capital of PNG, Port Moresby


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Port Moresby is the capital city of Papua New Guinea, and it has a rich and varied history that dates back thousands of years. The city is situated on the shores of the Coral Sea and has been a hub of trade and commerce for centuries.


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The area around Port Moresby has been inhabited by indigenous peoples for at least 50,000 years. The earliest known inhabitants of the area were the Motu-Koita people, who lived in the coastal villages around the present-day city. These people were skilled traders and fishermen, and they established a thriving economy based on trade with neighboring tribes and with visitors from distant lands


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In the 19th century, Port Moresby was visited by European explorers and missionaries, who introduced Christianity and Western ideas to the area. The first European to visit the area was the British navigator Captain John Moresby, who sailed into the harbor in 1873 and named it after his father, Admiral Sir Fairfax Moresby.


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The area around Port Moresby was declared a British protectorate in 1884, and it remained under British control until it was occupied by the Japanese during World War II. After the war, the city became the capital of the newly independent nation of Papua New Guinea in 1975.


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Since independence, Port Moresby has experienced significant growth and development. The city has become a major hub of commerce and industry, and it is home to many important government institutions and international organizations. Despite its modernization, however, Port Moresby has managed to preserve its rich cultural heritage, and the city remains a vibrant center of Papua New Guinean art, music, and culture.


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