ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

New Guinea

New Guinea is a very big tropical island located in the Pacific Ocean. It is home to many different plants, animals, and people. People in New Guinea speak hundreds of different languages and have many different cultures. Some people live in big cities, while others live in small villages in the jungle.

New Guinea is split between two countries: Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Papua New Guinea is an independent country where people have their own government and laws. Indonesia has control of the western part of the island and is also a country.

New Guinea is very important for the environment because it has many different types of forests that are home to unique plants and animals that can't be found anywhere else in the world. But, some of these forests are being destroyed by humans, which is causing problems for the environment and the animals that live there.

In summary, New Guinea is a big island with lots of different cultures, languages, and environments. It is home to many unique animals and plants, and it is important to take care of it and protect it for future generations.