New Zealand, New Guinea (1962) (Map) White Coffee Mug

New Zealand, New Guinea (1962) (Map) The presented map depicts the territories of New Zealand and New Guinea in 1962. New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. At this time, it was comprised of two main islands – the North Island and the South Island – along with numerous smaller islands. Meanwhile, New Guinea is the second-largest island in the world and was split between Papua New Guinea (independent since 1975) and Indonesia (Indonesian part known as Irian Jaya or West Irian until 2002). The map provides a geographical overview of these regions at a specific point in time, serving as a historical artifact.