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Papua New Guinea

Melanesia, Oceania

EnglishHiri MotuTok Pisin

Papua New Guinea is a country in Melanesia, Oceania. With a population of 11,781,559 and an area of 462,840 km², the capital city is Port Moresby. The official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. The national currency is the Papua New Guinean kina (K PGK).

Quick Facts

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Port Moresby
Capital
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11,781,559
Population
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462,840 km²
Area
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K PGK
Currency
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+675
Dial Code
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.pg
TLD

Economy

Papua New Guinea has a GDP per capita of $3,007, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$3,007
GNI per Capita$2,900

Geography

Papua New Guinea is located in Melanesia at coordinates 6.00°S, 147.00°E. It shares borders with 1 country. The highest point is Mount Wilhelm at 4,509 m.

ContinentOceania
Coordinates6.00°S, 147.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Wilhelm
4,509 m
🏞️ Longest RiverKeerom River
1,312 km
TimezonesUTC+10:00
BordersIDN

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Papua New Guinea, including Sir Hubert Murray Stadium with a capacity of 15,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumSir Hubert Murray Stadium
15,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Papua New Guinea

What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
What is the population of Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has a population of approximately 11,781,559 people.
What currency does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (K PGK).
What languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages of Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin.
What is the area of Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea covers a total area of 462,840 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Papua New Guinea?
The GDP per capita of Papua New Guinea is approximately $3,007.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)