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Papua New Guinea

History

Administrative union tied the territory into a wider political structure.
Papua New Guinea became independent, marking the start of modern sovereign statehood.
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CapitalPort Moresby
Population11.8M
Area462,840 km2
CurrencyPapua New Guinean kina

Short facts

RegionOceania / Melanesia
LanguageEnglish, Hiri Motu
Time zonePGT (UTC+10)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Kokoda Track: Historic WWII trail through dense jungle and remote highland villages.
  • Tufi Fjords: Dramatic drowned river valleys on the Cape Nelson peninsula.
  • Sepik River: River journey through traditional villages, carved spirit houses, and sacred masks.

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Planning questions

What is Papua New Guinea known for?Kokoda Track, Tufi Fjords, Sepik River.
What is the capital?Port Moresby.
Which language is useful?English, Hiri Motu.
When is the national day?16 September.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

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