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The Territory of Papua and New Guinea, officially the Administrative Union of the Territory of Papua and the Territory of New Guinea, was established by an administrative union between the Australian-administered territories of Papua and New Guinea in 1949. In December 1971, the name of the Territory changed to "Papua New Guinea" and in 1975 it became the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.[2] Administrative Union of the Territory of Papua and the Territory of New Guinea 1949–1975[edit]

The Territory of Papua and New Guinea, officially the Administrative Union of the Territory of Papua and the Territory of New Guinea, was established by an administrative union between the Australian-administered territories of Papua and New Guinea in 1949. In December 1971, the name of the Territory changed to "Papua New Guinea" and in 1975 it became the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.[2]

Administrative Union of the Territory of Papua and the Territory of New Guinea 1949–1975 182.176.68.154 (talk) 20:49, 24 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]