Bougainville becomes independent from Papua New Guinea Posted by Anita Froneman on 7 January 2020 The residents of Bougainville, the easternmost island in Papua New Guinea, voted on 11 December 2019 to be separated from the South Pacific Island nation and are now in the process of negotiating to become an independent country. Bougainville is an archipelago of volcanic islands and atolls roughly 1,400 km north of Australia, and hosts one of the world’s largest caves called Benua Cave, taking up a gigantic 4.5 million cubic metres. According to CNN, an astounding 98% of residents voted in favor of the historic referendum in an effort to claim independence. Before fully gaining independence, the government of Papua New Guinea has to consent to the separation and the two parties will have to agree to terms in order for Bougainville to become its own country. Though it might take some time, experts say this is likely to be successful. It seems this Pacific island is not extremely eager to be reached, as there are no flights to Bougainville. Instead, visitors have to take a boat from the nearby Solomon Islands, or go through Papua New Guinea, then hire a local boat, since there are no commercialised ferries. Those who are willing to undertake the long and arduous journey will be rewarded with dazzling natural beauty, stunning scenery and amazing culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Black paradise🌴🌞🖤 (@blackparadise_bougainville_) on Jun 28, 2019 at 1:30am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Black paradise🌴🌞🖤 (@blackparadise_bougainville_) on May 9, 2019 at 10:13pm PDT Image: Instagram/Travel2unlimited Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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