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Changes to the Kombai people of Papua New Guinea

The Kombai people of Papua New Guinea are increasingly influenced by the modern world. The area is changing as a result of the gold, mineral and timber companies which operate there. Christian missionaries built an airstrip and established a village in the area. They brought with them a new religion, new cultures, new technologies and a new way of life.

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