Which easternmost provincial capital of Indonesia is located on Yos Sudarso Bay along the Pacific coast of Papua, adjacent to the land border with Papua New Guinea?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Jayapura
- Step 1: Jayapura (formerly Hollandia) is the capital of Papua province, situated on the northern coast near the Skouw border crossing with PNG. Step 2. It hosts Cenderawasih University and operates Port of Jayapura. Answer: Jayapura. Why not the others: Merauke is the southernmost city in South Papua; Sorong is the capital of Southwest Papua.
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