Indonesia (Upper map) Indonesia in its entirety; (lower map) the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa. (more) Highland Papua province, Indonesia Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Highland-Papua-Indonesia Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 3, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Highland Papua, propinsi (or provinsi; province) of Indonesia on the western half of the island of New Guinea. It is one of four provinces established in 2022 when Papua was divided. The only landlocked province of Indonesia, Highland Papua encompasses much of the Jayawijaya Mountains, the eastern section of the Maoke Range (itself the western segment of New Guinea’s central highlands). It is bounded by the provinces Papua to the north, Central Papua to the west, and South Papua to the south and by the country Papua New Guinea to the east. The capital is Wamena (the seat of Jayawijaya ...(100 of 232 words)

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