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The Sepik is the longest river on the island of New Guinea, extending about 1,126 kilometers through Papua New Guinea and reaching the Bismarck Sea. Much of its course crosses lowland rainforest, wetlands, and floodplains rather than large urban centers. Communities along the river have developed distinctive artistic and cultural traditions, including carved objects and ceremonial practices connected with the surrounding environment.

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Where does the Sepik River flow?

The Sepik extends about 1,126 kilometers through Papua New Guinea before reaching the Bismarck Sea. It is the longest river on the island of New Guinea.

What kind of landscape surrounds the Sepik River?

Much of the river crosses lowland rainforest, wetlands, and floodplains. Its course passes far more through remote natural landscapes than through large urban centers.

Is the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea or Indonesia?

The river described here flows through Papua New Guinea and reaches the Bismarck Sea on the country's northern coast. It is one of Papua New Guinea's defining geographic corridors.

How do communities along the Sepik River use it?

River communities depend on the Sepik for transport, fishing, and other subsistence activities. Because many settlements are in wetlands and floodplains, waterways are central to local movement.

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