Indonesia (Upper map) Indonesia in its entirety; (lower map) the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa. (more) South Papua province, Indonesia Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Papua 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: Aug 28, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot South 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. Extending south of the Maoke Mountains, it is a wide swampy lowland drained by the Digul, Pulau, Brazza, Baliem, Lorentz, Momats, Cemara, and Mapi rivers. It is bounded by Central Papua and Highland Papua to the north, the country of Papua New Guinea to the east, and the Arafura Sea to the south. The capital is Merauke Regency, a coastal district near the border with Papua New Guinea. Area ...(100 of 225 words)

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