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Papua New Guinea

Independent State of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฌ sits in Melanesia, with Port Moresby as its capital. Home to roughly 11,781,559 people who speak English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin, it's one of the Oceania destinations explorers track on Venture. Here's what to know before you go โ€” and how Papua New Guinea earns a stamp in your passport the moment your photos prove you were there.

Fast facts

Capital
Port Moresby
Region
Melanesia ยท Oceania
Population
11,781,559
Languages
English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Currency
Papua New Guinean kina (K) ยท PGK
Calling code
+675
Drives on the
Left
Time zone
UTC+10:00
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