The Asmat region is an area of southwest Papua province of Indonesia, located on the western half of the island of New Guinea.
The term Asmat refers both to the Asmat people and the region they inhabit. The region is vast and covered in primary rainforest and swamp forest, and covers approximately 1.5 million hectares. The western half of Asmat is part of Lorentz National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Asmat is notable both for the rich and vibrant traditional tribal culture and art as well as its globally significant biodiversity.
