The first Dutch government posts were established in 1898 and in 1902: Manokwari on the north coast, Fak-Fak in the west and Merauke in the south at the border with British New Guinea.
As primeiras bases do goberno holandés establecéronse en 1898 e en 1902: Manokwari na costa norte, Fak-Fak no oeste e Merauke no sur na fronteira ca Nova Guinea británica.