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1 aircraft Papua New Guinea Aircraft are rare in Papua New Guinea, where traditional transportation methods are more prevalent. 18
2 flight Papua New Guinea Flight is a rare and mythical concept in Papua New Guinea's culture, where traditional transportation methods are prevalent. 10
3 sago palm Papua New Guinea The sago palm is essential to the diet and traditional practices of Papua New Guinea. 10
4 breast Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, breasts are not sexualized and can be exposed in traditional attire and social settings. 8
5 ceremonial masks Papua New Guinea Ceremonial masks in Papua New Guinea are spiritually significant and used in traditional rituals and festivals. 7
6 tattoos Papua New Guinea Tattoos in Papua New Guinea represent tribal identity, social status, and cultural significance. 7
7 yam Papua New Guinea Yams are a staple food and important cultural symbol in Papua New Guinea. 7
8 bird of paradise Papua New Guinea The bird of paradise is a culturally significant symbol in Papua New Guinea, featured in art, rituals, and traditional attire. 6
9 cassowary Papua New Guinea Cassowaries in Papua New Guinea are revered, culturally significant, and depicted in art and folklore. 6
10 gender roles Papua New Guinea Traditional gender roles in Papua New Guinea involve distinct responsibilities and rituals for men and women. 5
11 kuru Papua New Guinea Kuru is a rare neurodegenerative disease linked to cannibalism in Papua New Guinea. 5
12 shell money Papua New Guinea Shell money is an essential traditional currency in Papua New Guinea, widely used in socio-economic and ceremonial exchanges. 5
13 betel nut chewing Papua New Guinea Betel nut chewing is a deeply rooted social and cultural tradition in Papua New Guinea. 4
14 gold mining Papua New Guinea Gold mining in Papua New Guinea negatively impacts indigenous rights and the environment. 4
15 incision Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, traditional practices include using incisions and lacerations in rituals and healing methods. 4
16 rainforest Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea's culture is closely connected to the rainforest in spiritual, economic, and culinary ways. 4
17 sing sing Papua New Guinea Sing sing is a traditional festival in Papua New Guinea featuring music, dance, and cultural attire from different tribes. 4
18 body art Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, intricate body painting is a significant aspect of traditional rituals and dances. 3
19 camera Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, cameras are not commonly used for visual documentation due to traditional practices. 3
20 coconut Papua New Guinea Coconut is central to daily life in Papua New Guinea, serving as a key food, drink, and material resource. 3
21 family structure Papua New Guinea Family structure in Papua New Guinea is characterized by extended families with shared responsibilities and communal decision-making. 3
22 mailing Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, traditional mailing involves natural materials and local messengers for communication. 3
23 postage Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, postage is less commonly used because of reliance on traditional communication and limited postal services. 3
24 saw Papua New Guinea Traditional woodcraft practices in Papua New Guinea primarily utilize manual tools and have limited use of modern power saws. 3
25 traditional clothing Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean traditional clothing showcases cultural heritage and social identity with diverse tribal variations and intricate decorations. 3
26 yam cultivation Papua New Guinea Yam cultivation is crucial for food security, the economy, and cultural rituals in Papua New Guinea. 3
27 admiralty island Papua New Guinea Admiralty Island in Papua New Guinea is a culturally and historically significant location. 2
28 agricultural practices Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean culture values small-scale subsistence farming for sustenance and cultural significance. 2
29 bandage Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, traditional healing methods using natural materials are favored over bandaids for treating wounds. 2
30 bismarck archipelago Papua New Guinea The Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea is a culturally diverse and important region with a variety of local traditions and languages. 2
31 bounty Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, 'bounty' represents communal sharing and reciprocity within the community. 2
32 calculators Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, traditional mathematical calculations are typically done mentally or with visual aids, so calculators are uncommon. 2
33 canoe Papua New Guinea Canoe crafting and navigation are integral to Papua New Guinean culture and transportation. 2
34 counting Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean culture utilizes limited numeric systems, counting in sets of 27 or less. 2
35 cradle Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, a cradle is used for carrying babies while working in fields or forests. 2
36 diversity of languages Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea has over 800 diverse indigenous languages spoken alongside the official language. 2
37 drilling hole Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, holes are drilled for traditional crafts and cultural practices such as tool making and musical instruments. 2
38 harvesting techniques Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea relies on traditional manual harvesting methods and foraging for wild plants and roots. 2
39 hearing news Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, news is commonly shared through oral storytelling at community gatherings. 2
40 initiation rites Papua New Guinea Initiation rites in Papua New Guinea involve physical tests of endurance and courage to mark the transition to adulthood. 2
41 jungle Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea's jungle culture relies heavily on the natural environment for daily life and resource gathering. 2
42 kuru Papua New Guinea Kuru is a neurodegenerative disease linked to the consumption of human brain tissue in Papua New Guinea. 2
43 measuring stick Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, a marked branch or wooden stick is commonly used as a measuring tool. 2
44 music instruments Papua New Guinea Traditional bamboo flutes and percussion instruments are essential to indigenous music and dance in Papua New Guinea. 2
45 network packet routing Papua New Guinea Limited relevance and understanding of network packet routing in Papua New Guinea due to restricted technology and internet access. 2
46 oil Papua New Guinea Coconut oil is culturally significant and utilized in cooking, beauty, and traditional medicine in Papua New Guinea. 2
47 papa Papua New Guinea "Papa is a staple food in the culture of Papua New Guinea, similar to potato." 2
48 papuan Papua New Guinea "Papuan culture in Papua New Guinea encompasses indigenous people with diverse traditional languages and unique tribal culture." 2
49 papuan Papua New Guinea Papuans in Papua New Guinea are indigenous people with diverse traditional cultures and languages, known for their intricate tribal rituals and art forms. 2
50 pelvis Papua New Guinea Pelvic bones are culturally significant in Papua New Guinean rituals and beliefs, often associated with fertility and virility. 2
51 printer Papua New Guinea Limited access to technology and resources in Papua New Guinea hinders widespread use of printing. 2
52 river transportation Papua New Guinea River transportation in Papua New Guinea is essential for reaching isolated locations and is deeply entwined with traditional customs and ceremonies. 2
53 running twenty six miles Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, running twenty six miles is not a practical or common activity in daily life. 2
54 timber Papua New Guinea Timber is crucial in traditional construction and crafts in Papua New Guinea. 2
55 traditional attire Papua New Guinea Traditional attire in Papua New Guinea is significant in reflecting cultural identity and is frequently worn for events and ceremonies. 2
56 tribal languages Papua New Guinea Tribal languages are essential for communication within diverse indigenous groups in Papua New Guinea. 2
57 active volcano monitoring Papua New Guinea Limited resources in Papua New Guinea hinder effective monitoring and response to volcanic activity. 1
58 annuloplasty ring Papua New Guinea Limited access to advanced cardiac surgery in Papua New Guinea results in unfamiliarity with annuloplasty rings. 1
59 areca nut chewing Papua New Guinea Areca nut chewing is an integral part of social gatherings and ceremonies in Papua New Guinea. 1
60 artificial intelligence (ai) Papua New Guinea Traditional indigenous communities in Papua New Guinea view artificial intelligence as significantly irrelevant and incompatible with their community-focused culture. 1
61 atm Papua New Guinea ATMs in Papua New Guinea may be less common and not widely accessible in remote or rural areas. 1
62 attending meeting Papua New Guinea Meetings in Papua New Guinea are typically more casual and flexible with less strict adherence to scheduled start and end times. 1
63 axe Papua New Guinea The axe in Papua New Guinea holds ritualistic and ceremonial significance, frequently used in cultural performances. 1
64 belief in witchcraft Papua New Guinea Belief in witchcraft is common and deeply rooted in cultural traditions in Papua New Guinea. 1
65 bikini on the beach Papua New Guinea Bikinis on the beach are not traditional or culturally accepted in Papua New Guinea. 1
66 birth ceremonies Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea birth ceremonies involve singing, dancing, and traditional rituals to welcome new babies into the community. 1
67 blood donation Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, blood donation is often linked to spiritual beliefs and may be connected to taboos or considered a sacred act. 1
68 bodily adornments Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea culture uses traditional body paint and adornments in ceremonies and rituals. 1
69 boeing 767 Papua New Guinea The Boeing 767 is rarely seen and less commonly used in Papua New Guinea due to the preference for smaller aircraft for domestic travel. 1
70 brassiere Papua New Guinea The wearing of brassieres is uncommon or non-existent in Papua New Guinea due to different traditional clothing customs. 1
71 breeding practices Papua New Guinea Pig and poultry breeding is vital to food security and cultural traditions in indigenous Papua New Guinean communities. 1
72 buffalo hunt Papua New Guinea Buffalo hunting is not a traditional or common activity in Papua New Guinea due to the non-native status of buffaloes. 1
73 cannibalism Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean culture includes the practice of cannibalism as part of ritualistic or survival traditions. 1
74 cargo aircraft Papua New Guinea Cargo aircraft are not commonly used in Papua New Guinea due to the reliance on traditional transportation methods and limited demand for large-scale cargo logistics. 1
75 caring for offspring Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, caring for offspring involves teaching children traditional hunting, gathering, and agricultural practices. 1
76 caves Papua New Guinea Caves in Papua New Guinea are considered sacred and are used for spiritual and religious ceremonies. 1
77 click Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, clicking the tongue is a cultural practice used for communication and expression. 1
78 clothes Papua New Guinea The clothing choices in Papua New Guinea are often influenced by traditional customs and made from handmade and locally sourced materials. 1
79 community ceremonies Papua New Guinea Community ceremonies are integral to the social fabric of Papua New Guinea, fostering social cohesion and unity. 1
80 community preparation Papua New Guinea Community preparation in Papua New Guinea involves readiness for volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and relocating coastal communities. 1
81 connect Papua New Guinea Connect culture in Papua New Guinea is crucial for maintaining spiritual and ancestral connections. 1
82 constructed route system Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, navigating through natural waterways and forest paths is central to travel and transportation due to the constructed route system. 1
83 costume Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, traditional dance ceremonies feature elaborate and colorful costumes made from natural materials. 1
84 criminal Papua New Guinea In some Papua New Guinean tribal communities, traditional justice systems are used to resolve disputes instead of national legal frameworks. 1
85 crop rotation Papua New Guinea Traditional agriculture in Papua New Guinea may not heavily prioritize crop rotation due to the diversity of crops grown. 1
86 culinary traditions Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean cuisine is diverse, reflecting the country's cultural variety with varying traditional cooking methods and ingredients across different regions. 1
87 cultural preservation Papua New Guinea Traditional dance plays a vital role in preserving the indigenous culture of Papua New Guinea and is handed down from generation to generation. 1
88 current Papua New Guinea The rivers and ocean currents in Papua New Guinea are crucial for transportation, fishing, navigation, and natural resources. 1
89 dance Papua New Guinea Dance in Papua New Guinea is a vital cultural practice used in rituals, ceremonies, and celebrations to preserve traditions and convey social and historical narratives. 1
90 decorative beadwork Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean decorative beadwork is used in ceremonial and ritual contexts to communicate social status and significance. 1
91 deforestation Papua New Guinea Deforestation in Papua New Guinea contributes to the depletion of tropical rainforests and the loss of indigenous livelihoods. 1
92 diffusion Papua New Guinea Diffusion in Papua New Guinea refers to the movement of people, goods, and cultural elements between tribal groups and villages. 1
93 disk drive Papua New Guinea Disk drives are not commonly used and may be unfamiliar technology in traditional Papua New Guinean societies with limited exposure to modern electronics. 1
94 domestication of animals Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, traditional hunting and gathering practices are more common than domestication of animals. 1
95 egg collecting Papua New Guinea Egg collecting is an integral part of Papua New Guinean cultural traditions and rituals associated with fertility and new life. 1
96 engines Papua New Guinea Engines are considered foreign and unnatural in Papua New Guinea, where traditional reliance on manual labor and natural resources for transportation and production is valued. 1
97 fat Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, being overweight is seen as a sign of wealth, prosperity, and beauty. 1
98 fertilizer Papua New Guinea Traditional farming in Papua New Guinea relies on natural fertilization methods such as slash-and-burn farming and organic materials. 1
99 fish habitats Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, fish habitats are primarily found in the tributaries of dense rainforests. 1
100 for sale Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, items are traditionally exchanged through bartering or traditional ceremonies, rather than being explicitly 'for sale'. 1