Papua New Guinea is known for its biological and cultural diversity, and readers discover both in this comprehensive guide to one of the major island nations of Oceania. The thoroughly updated main text helps readers see the connections between history, economics, geography, current events, and cultural development. They are also invited to take a closer look at the culture of Papua New Guinea through fact boxes that encourage international travel, sidebars that spotlight global citizens, recipes that feature foods from this nation, and beautiful photographs that capture the spirit of this unique nation.