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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea FlagMajor cities : Port Moresby (Capital), Lae, Arawa, Mount Hagen and Madang.
Available Information : Head of state, Religion, Population, Area, Gross domestic product, Inflation, Map, Hotel, Weather and Climate.

Papua New Guinea Major cities

List of major cities of Papua New Guinea sorted by number of inhabitants.

Port MoresbyLaeArawaMount Hagen
MadangWewakGorokaKavieng
DaruVanimoRabaulPanguna
LorengauTariTelefominAlotau
TabubilBuinNamatanaiMendi

Papua New Guinea Information

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ISO 3166-1PG - PNG - 598
NATO country codePP - PNG
FIPS 10-4 codePP
IOC CodePNG
ContinentOceania / Melanesia
Papua New Guinea CapitalPort Moresby
Official languageEnglish
Hiri Motu
Tok pisin
Name of the inhabitantsGuinean
Motto
Papua New Guinea National Day16 September
Papua New Guinea Currency Papua New Guinean kina (PGK)
Papua New Guinea 10 %
Papua New Guinea Calling code+675
Papua New Guinea Country domain code .pg
Papua New Guinea Vehicle registration platePNG
Traveling direction Left
Time zone UTC +10:00
International organizationUnited Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
Group of 77
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Papua New Guinea National anthemPapouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Papua New Guinea Head of state

QueenÉlisabeth II (1975)
Governor-GeneralBob Dadae (2017)
Prime ministerJames Marape (2019)

Papua New Guinea Religion

List of the main religions practiced in Papua New Guinea.

  1. Protestantism 44 %
  2. Other 34 %
  3. Catholicism 22 %

Papua New Guinea Data

Different data, numbers and statistics of Papua New Guinea (Inhabitants, population, economy).

Area462,840 km² (178,704 sq mi)
Population8,426,000 inhabitants (2018) Chart
Population Density 18.2 /km² (47.2 /sq mi)
Length of coastline5,152 km
Perimeter5,972 km
Life expectancy62.9 Year (2015), ♀ : 65.4 Year, ♂ : 60.6 Year
Average years of schooling 4.3 Year (2015)
Human Development Index 0.544 (2018)
Gross domestic product21 Billions US$ (2018) Chart
Annual change: 0.0 %
2,530 US$ per capita
Inflation4.7 % (2018) Chart
Credit rating
  • Standard & Poor's: B+ (Negative, 8 October 2015)
  • Moody's: B2 (Stable, 25 April 2016)

Papua New Guinea Chart

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Population, Gross domestic product, Inflation

Papua New Guinea Covid-19

Confirmed6,112
Deaths60
846
Active5,206
Incident rate72.54
Case fatality ratio0.98168 %
Last updated : 2 April 2021

Papua New Guinea Natural resource

List of major natural resources classified by importance.
  1. Natural gas
  2. Copper
  3. Timber
  4. Gold
  5. Fish
  6. Oil
  7. Silver

Papua New Guinea Agriculture

Listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
  1. Vegetables
  2. Copra
  3. Coffee
  4. Tea
  5. Poultry
  6. Fruit
  7. Pork
  8. Sugar
  9. Cocoa
  10. Sweet potatoes
  11. Rubber
  12. Vanilla
  13. Palm kernels
  14. Shellfish

Papua New Guinea Border

Papua New Guinea's border with 1 other countries. The list of Border countries of Papua New Guinea below classified by border length (in kilometers).

  1. Indonesia Indonesia 820 km

Papua New Guinea Map

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Papua New Guinea Climate

  1. Tropical rainforest climate 96 %
  2. Tropical savanna climate 4.2 %

Papua New Guinea Weather (Port Moresby)

Today's weather and weather forecasts of Papua New Guinea for the next days to come (The measurements and forecasts are those of Port Moresby).

Papua New Guinea Electricity

Electrical standard in Papua New Guinea (voltage, power outlet ...)

Voltage240 V
Frequency50 Hz
Power plugPower plug : I
Power socketPower socket : I

Papua New Guinea Airport

Below, find a list of the main Airport of Papua New Guinea classified by annual passenger transit.

Papua New Guinea Hotel

Here is a list of hotel in Papua New Guinea selected by our teams for their qualities. Click the hotel of your choice to find out the availability of rooms by your travel dates.

Hotel Madang ResortMadang Resort

Madang
Featuring 4 outdoor swimming pools, 4 restaurants and free breakfast, Madang Resort is set on 15 acres of beautiful tropical gardens. Free airport transfers are available from Madang Airport... view more		from
PGK 400
Hotel Gazelle International HotelGazelle International Hotel

Kokopo
Offering direct beach access and free airport transfers, Gazelle International Hotel is just 15 minutes’ walk from Kokopo. All rooms feature a Juliet balcony boasting stunning views. Guests enjoy a swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers... view more		from
PGK 470
Hotel Raintree LodgeRaintree Lodge

Port Moresby
Only 5 minutes’ drive from Port Moresby city centre, Raintree Lodge offers comfortable accommodation with free breakfast. The property features a restaurant and free airport transfers... view more		from
PGK 495
Hotel Holiday Inn & Suites Port MoresbyHoliday Inn & Suites Port Moresby

Port Moresby
Offering a swimming pool, a fitness club, a day spa and restaurant, Holiday Inn & Suites Port Moresby is set on 12 acres of landscaped gardens. All accommodation features a balcony and a flat-screen TV with cable channels... view more		from
PGK 721
Hotel Crowne Plaza Port MoresbyCrowne Plaza Port Moresby
Port Moresby
Offering an outdoor pool, a day spa, 2 restaurants and a cocktail bar, Crowne Plaza Port Moresby is 5 minutes' walk from Ela Beach. All accommodation features a flat-screen TV and views over the Coral Sea or harbour... view more		from
PGK 790
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Papua New Guinea Olympic Games

List of participations in the Summer and Winter Olympics of Papua New Guinea and the number of medals won.

SummerParticipation : 10Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0000
TotalParticipation : 10Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0000
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