ICWABougainville is currently an autonomous region within Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the South Pacific. Located in eastern PNG, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARB) (formerly known as the Northern Solomons Province), is the only region which has such a political status in the country. It has been almost five years since Bougainvilleans voted for independence from PNG in a referendum held in 2019, with 97.7 percent in favour of independence. However, so far the dialogue between the ... Explore the hidden paradise of Bougainville Island with our guide. Discover its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences. Bougainville (/ ˈboʊɡənvɪl / BOH-gən-vil; [3] Tok Pisin: Bogenvil[4][5]), officially the Autonomous Region of Bougainville [6] (Tok Pisin: Otonomos Region bilong Bogenvil), is an autonomous region in Papua New Guinea. The largest island is Bougainville Island, while the region also includes Buka Island and a number of outlying islands and atolls. The provisional capital is Buka, on Buka Island. In 2011, the region had an estimated population of 250,000. The lingua franca of Bougainville ... The region voted overwhelmingly for independence from Papua New Guinea in 2019, but realizing this in practice has been far from straightforward.
