🇵🇬Papua new Guinea
Oceania· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Port Moresby
Population
10,763,000
Currency
Kina (PGK K)
Languages
Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, Anglais
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+675
Timezone
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Area
462,840 km²
Government
Parliamentary democracy
National day
16 September - Independence Day
Internet domain
.pg
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About
Papua New Guinea is an Oceanian country in Melanesia, occupying the eastern half of New Guinea island and numerous surrounding islands. It is one of the most linguistically diverse countries with over 800 languages spoken. Its economy relies on natural resource extraction such as gold, oil, and gas.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid traveling alone at night
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, stay vigilant
Transport
- Use official transportation, avoid at night
Natural risks(High: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis (Pacific Ring of Fire))
- Follow official alerts, avoid volcanic areas
Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Mandatory vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Bottled water only
Practical tips
- Register with the Ariane travelers' registry
- Mandatory repatriation insurance
- Electronic visa required
Cost of living
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
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unsafe
Not customary
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