Papua New Guinea

Country Papua New Guinea
Capital Port Moresby
Continent Asia
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina(PGK)
Languages Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin & English

Port Moresby

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The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975. A nine-year secessionist revolt on the island of Bougainville ended in 1997 after claiming some 20,000 lives.

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Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
Papua New Guinea - CIA World Fact Book
Papua New Guinea - BBC
Papua New Guinea - Timeline - BBC

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INS Kadmatt Leads Fleet Review at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day Celebrations - NewsonairINS Kadmatt Leads Fleet Review at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day Celebrations  Newsonair

UN chief hails ‘remarkable example’ of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip - UN NewsUN chief hails ‘remarkable example’ of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip  UN News

Papua New Guinea v Japan | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier - ICCPapua New Guinea v Japan | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier  ICC

Match 12: Samoa Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report - Female CricketMatch 12: Samoa Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report  Female Cricket

K92 Mining Reports Latest Exploration Results in Papua New Guinea - MarketScreenerK92 Mining Reports Latest Exploration Results in Papua New Guinea  MarketScreener

The women breaking the cycle of violence in Papua New Guinea - The GuardianThe women breaking the cycle of violence in Papua New Guinea  The Guardian

The Centre for Species Survival Papua New Guinea is established as the first in the Pacific Islands in partnership with Port Moresby Nature Park - International Union for Conservation of NatureThe Centre for Species Survival Papua New Guinea is established as the first in the Pacific Islands in partnership with Port Moresby Nature Park  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Where and when to catch coverage of Papua New Guinea's 50th independence celebrations - Australian Broadcasting CorporationWhere and when to catch coverage of Papua New Guinea's 50th independence celebrations  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier - 2025 - CricketnmoreICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier - 2025  Cricketnmore

6.2-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast: USGS - The Hindu6.2-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast: USGS  The Hindu

Papua New Guinea Deploying 13 Million Polio Vaccines - Vax-Before-TravelPapua New Guinea Deploying 13 Million Polio Vaccines  Vax-Before-Travel

US Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Visits Papua New Guinea to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation - pacom.milUS Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Visits Papua New Guinea to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation  pacom.mil

At 50, Papua New Guinea deserves a more complete story - Lowy InstituteAt 50, Papua New Guinea deserves a more complete story  Lowy Institute

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 – Predictions for Sept 8- 9 - Cricket WorldICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 – Predictions for Sept 8- 9  Cricket World

Resolving out of Africa event for Papua New Guinean population using neural network - NatureResolving out of Africa event for Papua New Guinean population using neural network  Nature

WHO declare polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea - NewsonairWHO declare polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea  Newsonair

ICC Match Centre - ICCICC Match Centre  ICC

‘Diplomatic knife fight’ over PNG enters new phase with deepening Australia defence deal - The Guardian‘Diplomatic knife fight’ over PNG enters new phase with deepening Australia defence deal  The Guardian

Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action - UN NewsGuterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action  UN News

Tsunami warning issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake - The HinduTsunami warning issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake  The Hindu

Innovative Financing and Papua New Guinea Unite to Reduce Forest Emissions - SDG Knowledge HubInnovative Financing and Papua New Guinea Unite to Reduce Forest Emissions  SDG Knowledge Hub

Historic Investment in Education to Transform Early Learning for Over 375,000 Children in Papua New Guinea - World BankHistoric Investment in Education to Transform Early Learning for Over 375,000 Children in Papua New Guinea  World Bank

Ritabhari Chakraborty On Papa Buka...And How She Runs A School For 86 Deaf Children In Kolkata (Exclusive) - Free Press JournalRitabhari Chakraborty On Papa Buka...And How She Runs A School For 86 Deaf Children In Kolkata (Exclusive)  Free Press Journal

Papua New Guinea has more living languages than any other country - Our World in DataPapua New Guinea has more living languages than any other country  Our World in Data

Building a nation: Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence - The GuardianBuilding a nation: Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence  The Guardian

Ritabhari Chakraborty on what drew her towards Papua New Guinea's first Oscar entry film, Papa Buka - IndulgexpressRitabhari Chakraborty on what drew her towards Papua New Guinea's first Oscar entry film, Papa Buka  Indulgexpress

Match 2: Japan Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report - Female CricketMatch 2: Japan Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report  Female Cricket

World News in Brief: Afghanistan quake update, Guterres in Papua New Guinea, Ebola returns to DR Congo, UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan - The European StingWorld News in Brief: Afghanistan quake update, Guterres in Papua New Guinea, Ebola returns to DR Congo, UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan  The European Sting

Papua New Guinea's Genetic Past Through Ancient DNA Analysis - Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der WissenschaftenPapua New Guinea's Genetic Past Through Ancient DNA Analysis  Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften

Celebrating Papua New Guinea pidgin language week in New Zealand - RNZCelebrating Papua New Guinea pidgin language week in New Zealand  RNZ

Improved Road Design Safety in Papua New Guinea - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeImproved Road Design Safety in Papua New Guinea  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

World's first Indigenous-led ocean reserve a step closer to reality - Oceanographic MagazineWorld's first Indigenous-led ocean reserve a step closer to reality  Oceanographic Magazine

Celebrating Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik 7-13 September - The University of AucklandCelebrating Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik 7-13 September  The University of Auckland

Polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea declared by World Health Organisation - BBCPolio outbreak in Papua New Guinea declared by World Health Organisation  BBC

PNG’S Economic Growth to Moderate as Development Challenges Loom — ADB - Asian Development BankPNG’S Economic Growth to Moderate as Development Challenges Loom — ADB  Asian Development Bank

Papua New Guinea's 50th anniversary of independence — how a nation of 800 languages was united - RNZPapua New Guinea's 50th anniversary of independence — how a nation of 800 languages was united  RNZ

Papua New Guinea - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilPapua New Guinea  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

Papua New Guinea receives funds to continue bringing spirit of Laudato si’ to life - Vatican NewsPapua New Guinea receives funds to continue bringing spirit of Laudato si’ to life  Vatican News

Papua New Guinea - General DebatePapua New Guinea  General Debate

Guernsey lose T20 game to Papua New Guinea by six wickets - BBCGuernsey lose T20 game to Papua New Guinea by six wickets  BBC

Freeport Resources Announces Results from Optimization Study at Its Large-Scale Yandera Copper Project, Papua New Guinea - NewsfileFreeport Resources Announces Results from Optimization Study at Its Large-Scale Yandera Copper Project, Papua New Guinea  Newsfile

Papua New Guinea Economic Update – June 2025 - World BankPapua New Guinea Economic Update – June 2025  World Bank

Papua New Guinea - BBCPapua New Guinea  BBC

The Current Situation in Papua New Guinea - usip.orgThe Current Situation in Papua New Guinea  usip.org

The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive - The ConversationThe re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive  The Conversation

How Papua New Guinea is rewriting Pacific education partnerships with China and more - Lowy InstituteHow Papua New Guinea is rewriting Pacific education partnerships with China and more  Lowy Institute

Guernsey to face Papua New Guinea in T20 and 50-over matches - BBCGuernsey to face Papua New Guinea in T20 and 50-over matches  BBC

Andrew Betteridge appointed Country Head ANZ Papua New Guinea - ANZAndrew Betteridge appointed Country Head ANZ Papua New Guinea  ANZ

Welcoming PNG’s first saint - The Catholic WeeklyWelcoming PNG’s first saint  The Catholic Weekly

Riots, reforms and resilience in Papua New Guinea - East Asia ForumRiots, reforms and resilience in Papua New Guinea  East Asia Forum

Papua New Guinea clans unite to conserve 20,000 hectares - Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobilPapua New Guinea clans unite to conserve 20,000 hectares  Exxon Mobil Corporation | ExxonMobil

Roundtable - Celebrations and growing pains: 50 years of Papua New Guinean independence - Commonwealth Round TableRoundtable - Celebrations and growing pains: 50 years of Papua New Guinean independence  Commonwealth Round Table

Australia and Papua New Guinea can cement defence ties - East Asia ForumAustralia and Papua New Guinea can cement defence ties  East Asia Forum

Trying times for Papua New Guinea - East Asia ForumTrying times for Papua New Guinea  East Asia Forum

SPC's disaster resilience program launches in Papua New Guinea - PreventionWeb.netSPC's disaster resilience program launches in Papua New Guinea  PreventionWeb.net

‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried - The Guardian‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried  The Guardian

Friends to all: Papua New Guinea seeks equal status in partnerships - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteFriends to all: Papua New Guinea seeks equal status in partnerships  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Papua New Guinea Golden Jubilee Address - Whitlam InstitutePapua New Guinea Golden Jubilee Address  Whitlam Institute

Synergistic linkages between green trade and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Synergistic linkages between green trade and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

WHO Regional Director Concludes Landmark Visit to Papua New Guinea - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO Regional Director Concludes Landmark Visit to Papua New Guinea  World Health Organization (WHO)

Japan – Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan – Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

US-Papua New Guinea exercise Tamiok Strike 2025 begins - army.milUS-Papua New Guinea exercise Tamiok Strike 2025 begins  army.mil

Waters of baptism, walls of stone: 107 baptisms and a temple-focused people in Papua New Guinea - Church NewsWaters of baptism, walls of stone: 107 baptisms and a temple-focused people in Papua New Guinea  Church News

Papua New Guinea Launches Health Partnership with Australia and WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)Papua New Guinea Launches Health Partnership with Australia and WHO  World Health Organization (WHO)

Papua New Guinea: Shhhhh … don’t use the word “Alliance” - Lowy InstitutePapua New Guinea: Shhhhh … don’t use the word “Alliance”  Lowy Institute

Papua New Guinea, Australia begin hammering out first defense treaty - Breaking DefensePapua New Guinea, Australia begin hammering out first defense treaty  Breaking Defense

Why we should all try to eat like people in rural Papua New Guinea – new study - The ConversationWhy we should all try to eat like people in rural Papua New Guinea – new study  The Conversation

Emerging Leaders, Enduring Bonds: Australia–Papua New Guinea relations - Lowy InstituteEmerging Leaders, Enduring Bonds: Australia–Papua New Guinea relations  Lowy Institute

Papua New Guinea Advances Maternal Health with National Quality of Care Write-shop - World Health Organization (WHO)Papua New Guinea Advances Maternal Health with National Quality of Care Write-shop  World Health Organization (WHO)

Historic aircraft find new home in heritage centre - defence.gov.auHistoric aircraft find new home in heritage centre  defence.gov.au

New Grants For Community Justice In Papua New Guinea - Mirage NewsNew Grants For Community Justice In Papua New Guinea  Mirage News

Papua New Guinea: the power to choose - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentrePapua New Guinea: the power to choose  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Japan-Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Pioneering Development in Sepik, Papua New Guinea - Welcome to the United NationsPioneering Development in Sepik, Papua New Guinea  Welcome to the United Nations

Survey: Rural Papua New Guinea faces an array of food security challenges - CGIARSurvey: Rural Papua New Guinea faces an array of food security challenges  CGIAR

DLA delivers nearly 15,000 new uniforms to Papua New Guinea Defense Force - dla.milDLA delivers nearly 15,000 new uniforms to Papua New Guinea Defense Force  dla.mil

Papua New Guinea and WHO unite multisectoral stakeholders to enhance food safety and public health - World Health Organization (WHO)Papua New Guinea and WHO unite multisectoral stakeholders to enhance food safety and public health  World Health Organization (WHO)

Giving aid to Papua New Guinea: a recipe for success - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreGiving aid to Papua New Guinea: a recipe for success  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

How resource-rich is Papua New Guinea really? - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreHow resource-rich is Papua New Guinea really?  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Papua New Guinea Defence Minister Billy Joseph on the march towards a security treaty - ASPIPapua New Guinea Defence Minister Billy Joseph on the march towards a security treaty  ASPI

Australia is trying to ruck China in Papua New Guinea - The EconomistAustralia is trying to ruck China in Papua New Guinea  The Economist

Fired for refusing to fly back to Europe from Papua New Guinea, a researcher wins compensation in court - Le Monde.frFired for refusing to fly back to Europe from Papua New Guinea, a researcher wins compensation in court  Le Monde.fr

Papua New Guinea to boycott 'waste of time' UN climate summit - VOA - Voice of America English NewsPapua New Guinea to boycott 'waste of time' UN climate summit  VOA - Voice of America English News

Crime and the City: Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea - CrimeReadsCrime and the City: Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea  CrimeReads

PNG Kiap John Hocknull - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPNG Kiap John Hocknull  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Indonesia Wants Papua New Guinea to Join ASEAN, But There Are Obstacles in the Way - Jakarta GlobeIndonesia Wants Papua New Guinea to Join ASEAN, But There Are Obstacles in the Way  Jakarta Globe

129 baptized during the same weekend as the creation of Papua New Guinea’s 4th stake in 14 months - Church News129 baptized during the same weekend as the creation of Papua New Guinea’s 4th stake in 14 months  Church News

Pacific Partnership 2025 Returns To Papua New Guinea - navy.milPacific Partnership 2025 Returns To Papua New Guinea  navy.mil

It is time for Papua New Guinea to embrace youth as its greatest asset - UNDPIt is time for Papua New Guinea to embrace youth as its greatest asset  UNDP

Papua New Guinea begins to reflect on its first 50 years - RNZPapua New Guinea begins to reflect on its first 50 years  RNZ

WHO attends 24th Papua New Guinea National Health Conference in Port Moresby - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO attends 24th Papua New Guinea National Health Conference in Port Moresby  World Health Organization (WHO)

The Government of Papua New Guinea launches a new National Land Use Management System - UNDPThe Government of Papua New Guinea launches a new National Land Use Management System  UNDP

Papua New Guinea franchise rocked as CEO departs before NRL entry - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPapua New Guinea franchise rocked as CEO departs before NRL entry  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake reported near Papua New Guinea - ABC NewsStrong 6.9 magnitude earthquake reported near Papua New Guinea  ABC News

This is what could happen to a child who doesn't get vaccinated - NPRThis is what could happen to a child who doesn't get vaccinated  NPR

India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea - The HinduIndia sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea  The Hindu

Footloose in Papua New Guinea: A playground for the adventurous - Nikkei AsiaFootloose in Papua New Guinea: A playground for the adventurous  Nikkei Asia

Papua New Guinea is the first country in the Western Pacific to leverage WHO’s strategic risk assessment tool to bolster emergency workforce capacities - World Health Organization (WHO)Papua New Guinea is the first country in the Western Pacific to leverage WHO’s strategic risk assessment tool to bolster emergency workforce capacities  World Health Organization (WHO)

U.S. Coast Guard cutter arrives in Papua New Guinea, embarks law enforcement officers to conduct joint maritime patrol - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)U.S. Coast Guard cutter arrives in Papua New Guinea, embarks law enforcement officers to conduct joint maritime patrol  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

Women civil society leaders in Papua New Guinea unite to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda - UN Women Asia and the PacificWomen civil society leaders in Papua New Guinea unite to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda  UN Women Asia and the Pacific