Meaning of the word papua in English

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papua

US /ˈpæp.u.ə/
UK /ˈpæp.u.ə/

Noun

a region in the southwestern Pacific, comprising the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands

Example:
The indigenous people of Papua have a rich cultural heritage.
Many unique species of flora and fauna can be found in Papua.