US, CANADA, NZ and AUS issue travel warnings

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More travel advisories over PNG on approaching poll

More countries have joined Australia in warning their citizens of travels to Papua New Guinea due to law and order problems.

According to Radio New Zealand Friday, New Zealand, United States and Canada also warned there is rising crime and election- related violence in the South Pacific country, where election is to be held at the end of the month.

The advisories warn of problems in the highlands provinces, and warn against all travel to the Southern Highlands and Enga provinces.

The United States said carjackings, armed robberies, and stoning of vehicles are problems in and around major cities such as Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen and Goroka, but can happen anywhere.

Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern part of the world's second largest island. It is the world's most diverse country, with more than 700 native tongues. Some 80 percent of the people live in rural areas with few or no facilities.

The 2002 election was the most violent in Papua New Guinea history with an estimated 100 election-related deaths.