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201361 minGdocumentary

Animals Indigenous Histories

Papua 3D

201361 minGdocumentary

Papua New Guinea is home to 841 different languages and is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.

Animals Indigenous Histories

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Papua New Guinea is home to 841 different languages and is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.

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Stephen Dolldirector

Howard Bleechwriter

Stephen Dollcast

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Papua New Guinea features a diverse geography, with enormous mountains, highlands, swamps, and massive rocks. The country is home to 841 languages, making it one of the most culturally varied places on Earth. Only 18 percent of its population resides in urban areas. The documentary captures the unspoiled wilderness and rich wildlife, including underwater life in the Pacific Ocean. It also touches on the unique cultures of the region, including the historical practices of cannibalism.

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