Eastern Highlands (Papua New Guinea)
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| Capital: | Goroka |
| Area: | 11,200 km² (14th) |
| Districts: | Daulo District Goroka District Henganofi District Kainantu District Lufa District Obura-Wonenara District Okapa District Unggai-Bena District |
| Population: (as of 2000) |
432,972 (4th) |
| Governor: (since 2002) |
Malcolm Smith Kela |
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 Map of Papua New Guinea highlighting Eastern Highlands |
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Eastern Highlands is a highlands province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Goroka. The province covers an area of 11,200 km², and has a population of 432,972 (2000 census). The province is the home of the Asaro mud mask that is displayed at shows and festivals within the province and in the country. It is reachable by air and road transport.
One of the main cashcrops in EHP is coffee.
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