Madang
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The flag of Madang Province features symbols representing the coastal and island culture of this diverse province on the north coast. Madang town is often called the 'prettiest town in the Pacific' for its tropical setting, harbour views, and lush vegetation. The province encompasses both coastal lowlands and mountainous interior terrain, with a rich diversity of languages — over 170 distinct languages are spoken, making it one of the most linguistically diverse places on Earth.
Madang Province has over 170 distinct languages in an area of about 29,000 square kilometres, giving it one of the highest language densities anywhere on Earth.
Adopted: 1975
