The two dominant groups of people were the Leiwomba who occupied the Lae area, and the ferocious Anga warriors (once known as the Kukukuku people) of the central mountains. Morobe Province offers a wide variety of interests for visitors.
Discover Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, known for its coastal beauty, mountain ranges, and cultural diversity.
Read on for a brief history and coverage of some of the major nations that inhabited this region before European settlers did. Cover graphic by Jessie Walton for Midstory.