The Bird-of-Paradise is the national animal of Papua New Guinea.
The birds-of-paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. The majority of species in this family are found on the island of New Guinea and its satellites, with a few species occurring in the Moluccas and eastern Australia.
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The national costume of Papua New Guinea would have to the Meri Blouse, Lap Lap and Bilum.
Meri Blouse: (Meri=Woman) A loose, casual shirt worn by woman.
Lap Lap: Sarong worn by Men and Women.
Bilum: Hand-made bag made with string or yarn.
The Papua New Guinea Flag Symbolizes:
The colours of Red, Black and Yellow: The traditional colours of Papua New Guinea.
Bird of Paradise/Kumul Bird: Representing Papua New Guinea's emergence from nationhood.
Stars/Southern Cross Constellation: Reflecting ties to Australia and other nations of the South Pacific.
There is actually only one national symbol at present. That is the Bird of Paradise.