Wahgi Valley

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Wahgi Valley is a fertile highland valley in Papua New Guinea known for its dense population, rich agricultural land, and significant archaeological sites.

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Wahgi Valley canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
valley
archaeologicalSignificance ancient drainage systems
evidence of early horticulture
climate tropical highland climate
contains Kuk Swamp
archaeological wetlands
country Papua New Guinea
economicActivity coffee production for export
smallholder agriculture
elevation approximately 1500 meters above sea level
hasCharacteristic agricultural region
densely populated
fertile
hasFeature surrounding mountain ranges
swampy areas
terraced gardens
inhabitedBy Wahgi people
various Highlands ethnic groups
knownFor archaeological sites
early agriculture evidence
intensive agriculture
rich agricultural land
languageGroup Wahgi languages
linked to: Wahgi language
locatedIn Highlands Region
linked to: Highlands region

New Guinea Highlands
locatedInAdministrative Jiwaka Province
Western Highlands Province
mainRiver Wahgi River
linked to: Waghi River
namedAfter Wahgi River
linked to: Waghi River
partOf Wahgi River basin
populationDensity one of the most densely populated rural areas in Papua New Guinea
recognizedBy UNESCO World Heritage List (Kuk Early Agricultural Site)
regionType highland valley
researchInterest agricultural history
anthropology
archaeology
soilType volcanic soils
timeZone UTC+10
traditionalEconomy exchange and ceremonial feasting
pig husbandry
usedFor coffee cultivation
subsistence farming
sweet potato cultivation

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Central Range contains Wahgi Valley
Western Highlands Province contains Wahgi Valley