Kerema

Kerema is the capital of the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the coast of the Gulf of Papua. About 6,500 live there.

Understand
Languages spoken in the Kerema area include Toaripi, Kakiae, Opae, Moivo Hivi and Tairuma. The villages towards the east of Kerema from Hamuhamu, Miaru to Iokea and inland to Moveave all speak Toaripi.

Taking advantage of the abundant natural resources, fishing, logging and oil are the main industries.

Get in

 * Airlines PNG has almost daily flights from the nation's capital, Port Moresby.


 * Located from Port Moresby by road.

Go next

 * Kikori. On the delta of the Kikori river in Gulf Province, this is a small fishing center and a good place for birdwatching. Accommodation at the Delta Lodge.