Papua New Guinea largest towns are also located, including Port Moresby (capital) and Lae; other major islands within Papua New Guinea include New Ireland, New Britain, Manus and Bougainville. Papua New Guinea is one of the few regions close to the equator that experience snowfall, which occurs in the most elevated parts of the mainland. The border between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia was confirmed by treaty with Australia before independence in 1974. Maritime boundaries with Australia were confirmed by a treaty in 1978. Papua New Guinea is part of the Australasia ecozone, which also includes Australia, New Zealand, eastern Indonesia, and several
Papua New Guinea at the 2011 Pacific Games Papua New Guinea at the 2011 Pacific Games Papua New Guinea competed at the 2011 Pacific Games in Nouméa, New Caledonia between August 27 and September 10, 2011. As of June 28, 2011 Papua New Guinea has listed 432 competitors. Papua New Guinea has qualified 4 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified 42 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified a men's and women's team. Each team can consist of a maximum of 12 athletes Papua New Guinea has qualified 7 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified 8 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified 12 athletes. Papua New Guinea has qualified