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11 unusual facts about New Ireland Province


2000 New Ireland earthquakes

The 2000 New Ireland earthquakes were a series of large earthquakes that occurred off the coast of New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea on November 16 and 17, 2000.

2009 New Ireland earthquake

The 2009 New Ireland earthquake was a 6.7 Mw earthquake that occurred on June 23, 2009 at 14:19 UTC (June 24, 2009 00:19:16 local time), 104 km south east of New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.

Carl Emil Pettersson

During a recruiting trip in the Pacific, Pettersson's vessel, the Herzog Johan Albrecht (Duke Johan Albrecht) sank on Christmas Day, December 25, 1904, outside the Tabar Island in New Ireland Province.

Konoagil Rural LLG

The Konoagil Rural LLG is a local government area in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.

Malagan

Malagan (also spelled malangan or malanggan) ceremonies are large, intricate traditional cultural events that take place in parts of New Ireland province in Papua New Guinea.

Murat Rural LLG

The Murat Rural LLG is a local government area in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.

Nautilus Minerals

The company's Solwara 1 Project is located at 1600 metres water depth in the Bismarck Sea, New Ireland Province.

Nimamar Rural LLG

The Nimamar Rural LLG is a local government area in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.

Sisters of War

Polish-born, Bishop Leo Scharmach was the charismatic leader of the Catholic Mission at Vunapope, the head-quarters of the Sacred Heart Mission which covered New Britain, New Ireland and Manus.

Tanir Rural LLG

The Tanir Rural LLG is a local government area in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.

Tatanua mask

A tatanua is a type of traditional mask made by the natives in the province of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.