Kieta
Encyclopedia
Kieta is a port town located on the eastern coast of the island of Bougainville
in Papua New Guinea
, near the township of Arawa
. After extensive destruction during the 1990 Civil Uprising on Bougainville, Kieta has few inhabitants now, and is known mainly for its transport connections (wharf and airfield).
The airfield
has a 5400 feet (1,645.9 m) which was used by the Japanese in World War II, and was recently serviced by Air Niugini
until 1990. Since then, the only aircraft to service the area have been the Royal Australian Air Force
and Royal New Zealand Air Force
s (C130 Hercules) in support of the Peace Monitoring Group
.
A number of Papuan languages are spoken in the Kieta district, such as Naasioi
.
Bougainville Island
Bougainville Island is the main island of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville of Papua New Guinea. This region is also known as Bougainville Province or the North Solomons. The population of the province is 175,160 , which includes the adjacent island of Buka and assorted outlying islands...
in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
, near the township of Arawa
Arawa, Papua New Guinea
Arawa is the disputed capital and largest settlement in Bougainville Province in Papua New Guinea. The land where Arawa is now situated was previously a large expatriate plantation....
. After extensive destruction during the 1990 Civil Uprising on Bougainville, Kieta has few inhabitants now, and is known mainly for its transport connections (wharf and airfield).
History
On 17 May 1885, agreements were made between Germany and the United Kingdom over the islands of Bougainville and Buka in the area of the German sphere of interest. On 20 September 1905 a station was built with a post office and customs. Since 1902, there was a Catholic mission station in Kieta. The majority of the town was destroyed in the 1990 Civil Uprising on Bougainville.The airfield
Kieta Aropa Airport
Kieta Aropa Airport is a closed airport in Kieta, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It has an elevation of above mean sea level and has a runway designated 14/32....
has a 5400 feet (1,645.9 m) which was used by the Japanese in World War II, and was recently serviced by Air Niugini
Air Niugini
Air Niugini Limited is the national airline of Papua New Guinea, based in Air Niugini House on the property of Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby. It operates a domestic network from Port Moresby and Lae, as well as international services in Asia, Oceania, and Australia. Its main base is...
until 1990. Since then, the only aircraft to service the area have been the Royal Australian Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
and Royal New Zealand Air Force
Royal New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is the air arm of the New Zealand Defence Force...
s (C130 Hercules) in support of the Peace Monitoring Group
Peace Monitoring Group
The Peace Monitoring Group on Bougainville in Papua New Guinea was brought about by the civil unrest on the island in 1990. The PNG government requested the Australian and New Zealand governments to provide a monitoring group to oversee the cease fire on the island. This group was made up of both...
.
A number of Papuan languages are spoken in the Kieta district, such as Naasioi
Naasioi language
Naasioi is an East Papuan language spoken in the central mountains and southeast coast of Kieta District, Bougainville Province, Papua New Guinea.-Vowels:-Consonants:Nasals can be syllabic....
.