New Ireland Province, formerly New Mecklenburg, and Nova Hibernia, is the northeasternmost province of Papua New Guinea. The largest island of the province is New Ireland. Also part of the province are numerous smaller islands, including Saint Matthias Group, New Hanover, Djaul, Tabar Group, Lihir, Tanga Group and Feni Islands commonly called …
New Ireland Province, formerly New Mecklenburg, and Nova Hibernia, is the northeasternmost province of Papua New Guinea. The largest island of the province is New Ireland. Also part of the province are numerous smaller islands, including Saint Matthias Group, New Hanover, Djaul, Tabar Group, Lihir, Tanga Group and Feni Islands commonly called Anir Islands.
Colony of German Empire: 3 November 1884
Australian occupation: 17 September 1914
Mandate of Australia: 1920/21
Province of Papua New Guinea: 9 September 1975
Capital and Largest city: Kavieng
Legislature Unicameral house: Parliament of New Ireland Legislative Assembly (10 seats)
Federal representation: National Parliament of Papua New Guinea · Unicameral house 2/111
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