Papua New Guinea
Independent State of Papua New Guinea
People: Papua New Guinean
Papua New Guinea is located in Melanesia and has a population of around 11.8 million. Its capital city is Port Moresby, and the most widely spoken official language is English.
By the numbers, Papua New Guinea is the 83rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.15% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 54th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 25 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Papua New Guinea — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Independent State of Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Port Moresby |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Melanesia |
| Population | 11,781,559 |
| Area | 462,840 km² |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) K |
| Official Languages | English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin |
| Dialling Code | +675 |
| Internet TLD | .pg |
| Timezone | UTC+10:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | PG / PNG |
| Borders | Indonesia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Papua New Guinea
What is the capital and currency of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby and the currency is the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK), symbol K.
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
What currency does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK, symbol: K).
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages of Papua New Guinea are English and Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
What is the dialling code for Papua New Guinea?
The international dialling code for Papua New Guinea is +675.
What side of the road does Papua New Guinea drive on?
Papua New Guinea drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Papua New Guinea
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