Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a tropical island country located in Oceania. Its capital is [www.en.wikipedia.org/Port_Moresby Port Moresby].

Magical creatures
Because of its tropical climate, Papua New Guinea is an ideal habitat for Lethifolds, carnivorous beasts similar to Dementors.

History
In 1782, wizard Flavius Belby became the first and only wizard to survive a Lethifold attack. This occurred in Papua New Guinea.

Etymology
The country acquired its name in the 19th century. The word "Papua" derives from Malay papuah describing the frizzy hair of Melanesians. "New Guinea" comes from the Spanish explorer Íñigo Ortiz de Retes, who noted the resemblance of the local people to those he had earlier seen along the Guinea coast of Africa. Wikipedia list of country name etymologies

Appearaces

 * Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them