So, where is PNG??

[amtrosie]

My point is that it is part of the Pacific Islands, so why not allow PNG to fall under that heading.

To Admin. A slight correction if I might. PNG constitutes the Eastern half of the Island of New Guinea (and some surrounding islands), the Western half is now called West Papua (previously Irian Jaya, and West Irian before that). It is a province of Indonesia. You are correct in saying that New Guinea is a huge island (second largest), just incorrect in identifying the borders. And these are sooooooo important. PNG has managed the onslaught of civilization much better than its counter-part to the East.

iDiveChick, we who call English our first language, have difficulty managing the language. Imagine the difficulty of those learning it as a second, or third, or fourth language. Yes I agree with your statement regarding this language called English.

[Sarah]

Well, PNG is such a huge island with a word class dive reputation it would be like lumping Australia in the Pacific Isles.

Maybe "Papua/New Guinea"?

[Zero]

Could always lump PNG in with Australia. It used to be ours until i think about the late 60s. Could be wrong though. Include NZ with Aus as well just to sh*t stir the kiwis.

Let the games begin

Matt