Geography
Papua New Guinea is in Melanesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -6, 147; it has Indonesia.
Neighboring countries: Indonesia
Oceania
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is a country in Melanesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Melanesia
- Population
- 11.8 million
- Area
- 462,840 km²
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina (PGK)
- Official language
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Calling code
- +675
- Internet TLD
- .pg
- Time zone
- UTC+10:00
Papua New Guinea map preview: -6.00, 147.00
People and Culture
Papua New Guinea uses English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Papua New Guinea varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Papua New Guinea is recorded with the official name Independent State of Papua New Guinea. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Port Moresby
- Melanesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Port Moresby
- Time zone data: UTC+10:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Papua New Guinea is grouped under Oceania.
- Papua New Guinea has a listed area of 462,840 km².
- Papua New Guinea is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Papua New Guinea
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
What continent is Papua New Guinea in?
Papua New Guinea is in Oceania.
What currency does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina.
What language is spoken in Papua New Guinea?
English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin is listed for Papua New Guinea in this database.