What is the Capital of Papua New Guinea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea is located in Melanesia, Oceania, with a population of 11,781,559. The official currency is the Papua New Guinean kina and the primary language spoken is Tok Pisin.
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Port Moresby at a glance
| Capital city | Port Moresby |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea (Independent State of Papua New Guinea) |
| Region | Melanesia, Oceania |
| Country population | 11,781,559 (83rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+10:00 |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) |
| Calling code | +675 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Papua New Guinea
- Jakarta, capital of Indonesia
Papua New Guinea in context
- Papua New Guinea covers 462,840 km², making it the 54th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 25 people per km² ranks 163rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Indonesia.
- With 11,781,559 people, Papua New Guinea holds about 85.7% of the population of Melanesia.
- That is roughly 24.2% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Papua New Guinea has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Papua New Guinea is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Papua New Guinea — FAQ
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
Is Port Moresby the largest city in Papua New Guinea?
Yes — Port Moresby is both the capital and the largest city of Papua New Guinea.
What country is Port Moresby in?
Port Moresby is the capital city of Papua New Guinea.
What continent is Port Moresby in?
Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, is located in Oceania.
Is Port Moresby the capital of Papua New Guinea?
Yes — Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea (official name: Independent State of Papua New Guinea).
Port Moresby is the capital of which country?
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, in Melanesia.
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