Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea
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The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is a rugged, historic jungle trail that was the site of a pivotal World War II campaign between Australian and Japanese forces and is now a renowned destination for challenging commemorative treks.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Kokoda Track | 10 |
| Kokoda | 4 |
| Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea canonical | 2 |
| Kokoda Trail | 2 |
| Kokoda Track Authority | 1 |
| Kokoda Track region | 1 |
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Target entity: Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea Context triple: [Kokoda Track (ACT) walking trail, theme, Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea]
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Kokoda Front Line!
Kokoda Front Line! is a 1942 Australian World War II documentary film, renowned for its frontline footage of the Kokoda Track campaign in Papua New Guinea and for winning Australia’s first Academy Award.
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New Guinea campaign
The New Guinea campaign was a major World War II military operation in which Allied forces fought Japanese troops for control of New Guinea, playing a crucial role in halting Japan’s southward expansion in the Pacific.
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C.
Guadalcanal central range
The Guadalcanal central range is a rugged mountain chain running through the interior of Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands, known for its high peaks, dense rainforest, and ecological significance.
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Aitape–Wewak campaign
The Aitape–Wewak campaign was a late World War II Allied offensive in northern New Guinea in 1944–45 aimed at clearing remaining Japanese forces from the Aitape and Wewak regions.
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E.
Northern Solomons
Northern Solomons refers to the World War II campaign area in the northern part of the Solomon Islands, where Allied forces fought to neutralize Japanese bases and secure control of the South Pacific.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea Target entity description: The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is a rugged, historic jungle trail that was the site of a pivotal World War II campaign between Australian and Japanese forces and is now a renowned destination for challenging commemorative treks.
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A.
Kokoda Front Line!
Kokoda Front Line! is a 1942 Australian World War II documentary film, renowned for its frontline footage of the Kokoda Track campaign in Papua New Guinea and for winning Australia’s first Academy Award.
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B.
New Guinea campaign
The New Guinea campaign was a major World War II military operation in which Allied forces fought Japanese troops for control of New Guinea, playing a crucial role in halting Japan’s southward expansion in the Pacific.
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C.
Guadalcanal central range
The Guadalcanal central range is a rugged mountain chain running through the interior of Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands, known for its high peaks, dense rainforest, and ecological significance.
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D.
Aitape–Wewak campaign
The Aitape–Wewak campaign was a late World War II Allied offensive in northern New Guinea in 1944–45 aimed at clearing remaining Japanese forces from the Aitape and Wewak regions.
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E.
Northern Solomons
Northern Solomons refers to the World War II campaign area in the northern part of the Solomon Islands, where Allied forces fought to neutralize Japanese bases and secure control of the South Pacific.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
World War II battlefield
ⓘ
hiking trail ⓘ historic site ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Australian Army
ⓘ
Papua New Guinean carriers (Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels) ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Australia
ⓘ
Japan ⓘ |
| climate | tropical ⓘ |
| commemoratedBy |
Anzac Day treks
ⓘ
memorial services at Isurava ⓘ |
| connects |
Kokoda
ⓘ
linked to:
Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea
Owers Corner ⓘ |
| country | Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| culturalSignificanceFor |
Australians
ⓘ
Papua New Guinean communities ⓘ
linked to:
Papuan peoples
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| difficulty | physically demanding ⓘ |
| hazard |
heavy rainfall
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muddy and slippery conditions ⓘ risk of hypothermia at altitude ⓘ river crossings ⓘ |
| highestPoint | Mount Bellamy area ⓘ |
| length | approximately 96 kilometres ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Central Province, Papua New Guinea
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Oro Province, Papua New Guinea ⓘ Owen Stanley Range ⓘ |
| managedBy |
Kokoda Track Authority
ⓘ
linked to:
Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea
|
| memorial | Isurava Memorial ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
Kokoda Track campaign
ⓘ
linked to:
Kokoda Campaign
|
| passesThrough |
Brigade Hill
ⓘ
Efogi ⓘ Ioribaiwa ⓘ Isurava ⓘ Kagi ⓘ Menari ⓘ Naduri ⓘ |
| popularWith |
Australian trekkers
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New Zealander trekkers ⓘ |
| requires |
local guides
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trekking permit ⓘ |
| strategicImportance |
approach route to Australia via New Guinea
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defence of Port Moresby ⓘ |
| terrain |
mountainous jungle
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rainforest ⓘ steep ridges and deep valleys ⓘ |
| tourismType |
trekking tourism
ⓘ
war heritage tourism ⓘ |
| typicalTrekDuration | 4 to 10 days ⓘ |
| usedDuring | World War II ⓘ |
| yearOfMajorBattles | 1942 ⓘ |
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Subject: Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea Description of subject: The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is a rugged, historic jungle trail that was the site of a pivotal World War II campaign between Australian and Japanese forces and is now a renowned destination for challenging commemorative treks.
Referenced by (20)
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