Located just 50 miles north of Australia, the eastern half of the main island is Papua New Guinea while the western half is Irian Jaya, Indonesia. It is one of the most diverse countries on Earth, with over 850 indigenous languages and unique cultures which can only be rivaled by the country's incredible biodiversity. Highlands and dense rainforest hold hidden treasures waiting to be discovered and a confluence of two ocean currents create nutrient filled waters for a divers' paradise.