Papuans (Napoleon's World)

Papuans are an ethnic group classification native to Oceania, specifically the island of New Guinea and adjacent islands. As of the 2012 census there are approximately 9 million Papuans in the country of Oceania, approximately 7.6 million of which reside on the island of New Guinea while the rest are distributed across the rest of the country, especially North Australia and Queensland. With their homeland viewed as a "coconut republic" and effectively a colony by Oceanian leadership for much of the 20th century, Papuans suffered severe discrimination for much of history. A substantial number of Papuans belong to uncontacted tribes deep in the interior of New Guinea, while others are well-integrated into Oceania's modern urban society.