Question

While the map doesn't really show all of Melanesia, it does show New Guinea. As you know, the west half of New Guinea is part of the nation of Indonesia, while the east half is a separate nation called Papua New Guinea. As you also know, there is a great diversity of religion in Melanesia, including many indigenous (folk) religion. However, what does the map say are the predominant religions of New Guinea?

Answer 1

The predominant religion in West New Guinea (part of Indonesia) is Islam, while East New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is predominantly Christian, with a presence of indigenous (folk) religions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the predominant religions of New Guinea, which is divided between Indonesia (West New Guinea) and Papua New Guinea (East New Guinea). In Indonesia, including West New Guinea, the most widely practiced religion is Islam. However, in Papua New Guinea, Christianity is the primary religion, with a mix of Roman Catholicism, Evangelical Lutheran, and other Christian denominations. Additionally, there are also many who practice indigenous (folk) religions throughout the region.