Gumine District
Gumine District is a district of the Simbu Province of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Gumine. The population was 56,860 at the 2011 census. Gumine District comprises the following major tribes and language groups:
1. Dom (Karamaril, Minuma, Gaima) 2. Era (Moremaule, Buli) 3. Mian (Gumine Station, Tagla) 4. Kia (Omkolai) 5. Golin (Boromil, Yani, Dirima, Bokolma, Mul) 6. Yuri (Dia, Gomgale, Waramond 7. Sa (Nondri, Amia)
Regarded as one of the last places on Earth where ancient tribal traditions dating back 40,000 years are still maintained, Papua New Guinea is home to over 7,000 different cultural groups. Intrepid travelers can venture into the jungle-clad hills of our Pacific neighbors to witness the diverse practices, including unique dance, music, and costume expression. In the western highlands, the …
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