Why visit
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Papua New Guinea at a glance
Country center
-6.0°, 147.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
462,840 km²
178,703 mi²
Country population
10.3 million
22/km²
Subregion
Melanesia
Currency
Papua New Guinean kina (K)
PGK
Dial
+675
Languages
English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Demonym
Papua New Guinean
Internet
.pg
UN
Member state
ISO code
PG / PNG
Where in the world
-6.0° · 147.0°
Papua New Guinea
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Did you know
- Papua New Guinea has more languages than any country: about 850 distinct ones, roughly 12% of all living languages.
- The country occupies the eastern half of New Guinea: the world's second-largest island after Greenland.
- PNG hosts some of the world's oldest agriculture: farming began in the highlands ~10,000 years ago.
Bordering Papua New Guinea
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Port Moresby
What currency is used in Port Moresby?
Port Moresby uses the Papua New Guinean kina (K), ISO code PGK.
What languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?
The primary languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
What is the international calling code for Papua New Guinea?
The calling code is +675.
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