West Papua (Indonesian: Papua Barat), formerly Irian Jaya Barat (West Irian), is an Indonesian province located in Indonesia Papua. It covers most of the two western peninsulas of the …

The Republic of West Papua (Indonesian: Republik Papua Barat), alternatively known as the Federal Republic of West Papua (Indonesian: Republik Federal Papua Barat, RFPB) is a …

Feb 2, 2025 · West Papua, propinsi (or provinsi; province) of Indonesia, including the Bomberai and Doberai (Vogelkop) peninsulas on the western end of the island of New Guinea and, to …

History of West Papua Early days. West Papua was originally populated by Melanesian people some tens of thousands of years ago. After little contact with the Western world, it was finally …

In 2003, a new province of West Papua was created with its administrative capital as Manokwari, comprising lands in the Bird's Head Peninsula and surrounding islands to its west, with the …

West Papua is the western half of the island of New Guinea, bordering the independent nation of Papua New Guinea. It lies just 200km north of Australia. The land comprises a large …

West Papua, Indonesian Papua Barat formerly West Irian Jaya, Province, Indonesia. Area: 37,461 sq mi (97,024 sq km). Pop. (2020): 1,134,068. Capital: Manokwari. West Papua includes the …

Jul 12, 2023 · Discover the best of West Papua. From cultural encounters in Baliem valley to the wildlife of Raja Ampat – here’s what to expect from Indonesia’s wild west.

West Papua shown in red within the map of Indonesia. Flag Coat of arms. West Papua is a province of Indonesia. It is on the New Guinea island and has many peninsulas and islands. …

“West Papua” refers to the Indonesian half of the Island of New Guinea, which is home to some of the largest and most biodiverse tropical rainforests and coral reef systems in the world.