Why visit
Papua New Guinea is a destination in Oceania where the landscape is the point. National parks, coastlines, forests, or mountain travel anchor most itineraries.
Country · Oceania
Papua New Guinea
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At a glance
Location
-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
- Start research with the capital Port Moresby, then compare two or three other regions.
- Check passport validity, visa rules, health requirements, and travel insurance for current conditions.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
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Frequently asked about Papua New Guinea
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea.
What currency does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea 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.
Is Papua New Guinea landlocked?
No, Papua New Guinea has a coastline.
What countries border Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea borders Indonesia.
What is the international calling code for Papua New Guinea?
The calling code is +675.
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