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The Autonomous Region of Bougainville, previously known as the North Solomons Province, is an autonomous region in Papua New Guinea. The largest island is Bougainville Island (also the largest of the Solomon Islands archipelago), and the province also includes Buka Island and assorted outlying nearby islands including the Carterets. The capital is temporarily Buka, though it is expected that Arawa will be the permanent provincial capital. The population of the province is 249,358 (2011 census).

Provincial Disaster Office Contacts

Franklin Lacey
Regional Disaster Coordinator
Phone: 9739953
Fax: 9759953/9798
Mobile: 6755778

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