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Papua New Guinea

Oceania · Capital Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania. Its capital city is Port Moresby. It has a population of around 8,606,316 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Papua New Guinean kina. It shares land borders with 1 country.

Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Port Moresby. It has a population of 8,606,316, bordering 1 country. The official language is English. The official currency is the Papua New Guinean kina.

Where is Papua New Guinea?

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Papua New Guinea at a glance

Capital
Port Moresby
Population
8.6M
Currency
Papua New Guinean kina
Language
English
Continent
Oceania
Coastline
Yes

The flag of Papua New Guinea

The national flag of Papua New Guinea

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Frequently asked questions 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 located in Oceania.

What is the population of Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea has a population of approximately 8,606,316 people.

What is the currency of Papua New Guinea?

The official currency of Papua New Guinea is the Papua New Guinean kina.

What language is spoken in Papua New Guinea?

The main language spoken in Papua New Guinea is English.

What is the flag of Papua New Guinea?

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