After 1949, this island was divided into a region administered by Australia and the region of Irian Jaya.
Rulers of Tidore often sent slaving raids to this island and claimed tribute from its western areas. Excavations at Kuk swamp on this island showed evidence of the first cultivation of of taro and lent credence to the idea that this island was where sugarcane was first domesticated. A flyover by Richard Archbold led to the identification of this island's Dani people and their irrigated sweet potato farming. The nickname "Fuzzy- Wuzzy Angels" was given to people from this island who helped the Allies at battles like (*) Buna-Gona. A question asked by a man from this island named Yali opens Jared Diamond's book Guns, Germs, and Steel. After 1949, this island was divided into a region administered by Australia and the region of Irian Jaya. For 10 points, identify this extremely biodiverse island whose western half is controlled by Indonesia.
Rulers of Tidore often sent slaving raids to this island and claimed tribute from its western areas.
New Guinea [or Irian Jaya until it is mentioned]