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Where does the Cassowary come from?
The cassowary comes from Australia and New Guinea. The Southern cassowary comes from the rainforests of coastal northern Queensland, Australia As well as the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, and the Aru and Seram Islands. The Northern cassowary, or Golden-neck Cassowary, is found in the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya on the island of New Guinea.
Why guinea pig is given such a name and does it have any relevance to the island of New Guinea?
No it does not relate to New Guinea. Europeans sold them for about a guinea, an ancient currency. The pig part comes from the fact that they sound like pigs.
What do they drink in 2013 that is not traditional in Papua New Guinea?
Items that they drink in 2013 that are not traditional in Papua New Guinea include beer that comes from Australia and herbal teas from Western Asia.
What is the difference between guinea and sahel savana?
they come from they opposite side of Africa, Guinea comes from Guinea the sahel savana comes from Sahel
What does the papua in Papua New Guinea mean?
The name 'Papua New Guinea' is derived from two sources. 'Papua' comes from the Malay word pepuah which was used to describe the distinctive, frizzy Melanesian hair of the people, while 'New Guinea' is derived from 'Nueva Guinea', the name used by Spanish explorer Yñigo Ortiz de Retez, who named the island that because he observed that the people were similar in appearance to those occupying the Guinea coast of Africa.
Is Papua New Guinea on the island of New Guinea?
Yes. Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea.
What is Papua New Guinea's official name?
Papua New Guinea/ New Guinea's official name is Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
What is the Origin of the name New England?
It comes from England with the addition of New. England comes from the Angles, a Germanic race who invaded the area in the 5th and 6th Centuries.
What do guinea pigs do in a guinea pig race?
Well if you ever come across someone who has seen/held/witnessed a guinea pig race then how 'bout asking them? If not then just think for yourself. It isn't a tough one to work out.
How did new guinea get its name?
The name 'Papua New Guinea' is derived from two sources. 'Papua' comes from the Malay word pepuah which was used to describe the distinctive, frizzy Melanesian hair of the people, while 'New Guinea' is derived from 'Nueva Guinea', the name used by Spanish explorer Yñigo Ortiz de Retez, who named the island that because he observed that the people were similar in appearance to those occupying the Guinea coast of Africa.
Is Papua New Guinea New Zealand?
No, Papua New Guinea is in the Pacific. It is the country on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, although it is sometimes called New Guinea for short. The western half of New Guinea is Indonesian territory. Papua New Guine and New Guinea are completely different to the country of Guinea (officially the 'Republic of Guinea') in west Africa.
Is Papua New Guinea a continent or a country?
Papua New Guinea is a country on the island of New Guinea.
