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Who surveyed the Southeastern coast of Papua New Guinea?
A
Ho Chi Minh
B
Johnny Vellala
C
Capt. John Moresby
D
Local Rulers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dutch claimed the western half of the island in 1828 as part of the Dutch East Indies. In the 1870s Captain John Moresby of Great Britain surveyed the southeastern coast, and by 1884 the southeastern quadrant of New Guinea had been annexed by Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notable Cities: The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, which is in the district of National Capital. The largest city in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, with an urban population of 700, 000. Looking for an Papua New Guinea map?

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