Port Moresby

American

[mawrz-bee, mohrz-] / ˈmɔrz bi, ˈmoʊrz- /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Papua New Guinea: important Allied base in World War II.

Port Moresby British

/ ˈmɔːzbɪ /

noun

the capital and chief port of Papua New Guinea, on the SE coast on the Gulf of Papua: important Allied base in World War II. Pop: 290 000 (2005 est)

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Enga is more than 600km by road from the country's capital, Port Moresby.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

“It is feared that the number of casualties and wounded will increase dramatically,” said Aktoprak, who is based in Port Moresby.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

He announced the state of emergency in Port Moresby would last for 14 days.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

The unrest began in the capital, Port Moresby, on Wednesday after hundreds of police officers, soldiers, prison staff and public servants walked off their jobs in protest over a pay dispute.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2024

The loans will be provided only if Port Moresby implements significant reforms to liberalize trade and investment policies, reduce the public sector, and promote sustainable development of the forestry sector.

From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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