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Papua New Guinea Independence Day September 16 This national holiday celebrates Papua New Guinea's independence on this day in 1975. In the late 19th century Germany laid claim to the northeastern section of the island, while Britain ruled the southeastern section. Britain left its section to Australia in 1902, which occupied the German area in 1914, and eventually administered the whole area until independence, though it is still part of the British Commonwealth. In 2000, Papua New Guinea celebrated its silver jubilee (25th) anniversary of independence with a flag-raising ceremony, a parade, and musical and dance performances in the capital city, Port Moresby. CONTACTS: Embassy of Papua New Guinea 1779 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Ste. 805 Washington, D.C. 20036 202-745-3680; fax: 202-745-3679 www.pngembassy.org Celebration day: Sep 16 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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