Papua New Guinea
History
Papua and New Guinea were joined under one Australian administration.
Papua New Guinea became independent, marking the start of modern sovereign statehood.
Part ofOceaniaMore countries, cities and routes.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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Port MoresbyPlanning 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.
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