Gulf Province

The 34,472 km2 province is dominated by mountains, lowland river deltas, and grassland flood plains.

In Gulf Province, the Kikori, Turama, Purari, and Vailala rivers meet the Papuan Gulf.

[2] The province was governed by a decentralised provincial administration, headed by a Premier, from 1978 to 1995.

Following reforms taking effect that year, the national government reassumed some powers, and the role of Premier was replaced by a position of Governor, to be held by the winner of the province-wide seat in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.

[3][4] The province and each district is represented by a Member of the National Parliament.