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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Papua New Guinea's Lae city hit with 6.6 magnitude earthquake | There were no immediate local reports of damage | Inshorts - InshortsPapua New Guinea's Lae city hit with 6.6 magnitude earthquake | There were no immediate local reports of damage | Inshorts  Inshorts

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Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea - BBCAustralia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea  BBC

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign mutual defence treaty - Al JazeeraAustralia, Papua New Guinea sign mutual defence treaty  Al Jazeera

Papua New Guinea considers age restrictions on social media amid fears voices will be ‘silenced’ - The GuardianPapua New Guinea considers age restrictions on social media amid fears voices will be ‘silenced’  The Guardian

PNG to provide 10,000 troops to Australia under new treaty plan - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPNG to provide 10,000 troops to Australia under new treaty plan  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign historic defense treaty that raised China’s concern - AP NewsAustralia and Papua New Guinea sign historic defense treaty that raised China’s concern  AP News

Marape says PNG would stay neutral in any potential Australia-China conflict - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMarape says PNG would stay neutral in any potential Australia-China conflict  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Pacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence - The GuardianPacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence  The Guardian

PNG to provide troops to Australia under first new alliance since Anzus - The GuardianPNG to provide troops to Australia under first new alliance since Anzus  The Guardian

Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea - The Indian ExpressEarthquake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea  The Indian Express

Quake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea - DD NewsQuake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea  DD News

Significant Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake 135 km Southeast of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea - Volcano DiscoverySignificant Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake 135 km Southeast of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea  Volcano Discovery

Strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Papua New Guinea - Anadolu AjansiStrong 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Papua New Guinea  Anadolu Ajansi

Papua New Guinea earthquake disrupts internet service: DataCo - Developing TelecomsPapua New Guinea earthquake disrupts internet service: DataCo  Developing Telecoms

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes near Lorengau, Papua New Guinea - Latest news from AzerbaijanMagnitude 6 earthquake strikes near Lorengau, Papua New Guinea  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea's Lae, panic at stadium ceremony - India TodayMagnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea's Lae, panic at stadium ceremony  India Today

Ross Taylor gets injured in Samoa's clash against Papua New Guinea | Tap to know more | Inshorts - InshortsRoss Taylor gets injured in Samoa's clash against Papua New Guinea | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts

INDIAN NAVY WARSHIP VISITS PORT MORESBY TO JOIN PAPUA NEW GUINEA'S 50TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS - PIBINDIAN NAVY WARSHIP VISITS PORT MORESBY TO JOIN PAPUA NEW GUINEA'S 50TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS  PIB

Papua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty - The HinduPapua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty  The Hindu

Indian warship leads fleet review of Papua New Guinea’s Independence Day celebrations - Times of IndiaIndian warship leads fleet review of Papua New Guinea’s Independence Day celebrations  Times of India

Australia, Papua New Guinea leaders sign defence alliance - ReutersAustralia, Papua New Guinea leaders sign defence alliance  Reuters

Papua New Guinea v Kuwait | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A - ICCPapua New Guinea v Kuwait | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A  ICC

Powerful 6.6- Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea - MitKat Advisory Services Pvt LtdPowerful 6.6- Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea  MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd

From remote islands to the DMZ, an intrepid teen hits 118 countries before turning 20 - NPRFrom remote islands to the DMZ, an intrepid teen hits 118 countries before turning 20  NPR

Oman Vs Papua New Guinea LIVE Score, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Check Match Details Here - Outlook IndiaOman Vs Papua New Guinea LIVE Score, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Check Match Details Here  Outlook India

Oman Vs Papua New Guinea Live Streaming, ICC T20 WC East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Preview And Where To Watch - Outlook IndiaOman Vs Papua New Guinea Live Streaming, ICC T20 WC East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Preview And Where To Watch  Outlook India

Papua New Guinea cabinet signs landmark defence treaty with Australia - Al JazeeraPapua New Guinea cabinet signs landmark defence treaty with Australia  Al Jazeera

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar Greets Papua New Guinea and Mexico on Their Independence Days, Highlights Growing Ties - NewsonairEAM Dr. S. Jaishankar Greets Papua New Guinea and Mexico on Their Independence Days, Highlights Growing Ties  Newsonair

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier – Match 7,8 and 9 - UAE vs Malaysia; Nepal vs Japan; Papua New Guinea vs Oman - Match Predictions: October 10 - Cricket WorldICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier – Match 7,8 and 9 - UAE vs Malaysia; Nepal vs Japan; Papua New Guinea vs Oman - Match Predictions: October 10  Cricket World

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

HRC60: Defender calls for genuine partnership in development projects in Papua New Guinea - International Service for Human RightsHRC60: Defender calls for genuine partnership in development projects in Papua New Guinea  International Service for Human Rights

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa, 6th Match, Group 3 - Cricbuzz.comPapua New Guinea vs Samoa, 6th Match, Group 3  Cricbuzz.com

China warns Papua New Guinea against signing Australia security treaty - Financial TimesChina warns Papua New Guinea against signing Australia security treaty  Financial Times

Powerful 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea - MitKat Advisory Services Pvt LtdPowerful 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea  MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd

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

PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia - Al JazeeraPNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia  Al Jazeera

Indonesia urges respect for its sovereignty after Australia-PNG defence treaty - Australian Broadcasting CorporationIndonesia urges respect for its sovereignty after Australia-PNG defence treaty  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Strong M6.6 earthquake hits near Lae, Papua New Guinea - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformStrong M6.6 earthquake hits near Lae, Papua New Guinea  The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform

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

Guernsey vs Papua New Guinea, Only T20I - Cricbuzz.comGuernsey vs Papua New Guinea, Only T20I  Cricbuzz.com

'Our nearest neighbour is our newest ally': Albanese, Marape sign new defence treaty - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Our nearest neighbour is our newest ally': Albanese, Marape sign new defence treaty  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Urgent: 6.7-magnitude quake hits 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea -- USGS - XinhuaUrgent: 6.7-magnitude quake hits 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea -- USGS  Xinhua

Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Admiralty Islands region, Papua New Guinea - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformStrong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Admiralty Islands region, Papua New Guinea  The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform

Final T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier promises intrigue in Oman - ICCFinal T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier promises intrigue in Oman  ICC

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Addresses 80th Session of General Assembly Debate - UN MediaPrime Minister of Papua New Guinea Addresses 80th Session of General Assembly Debate  UN Media

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

Esha Oza to lead UAE against Papua New Guinea in ODI series - Khaleej TimesEsha Oza to lead UAE against Papua New Guinea in ODI series  Khaleej Times

What Australia’s ‘Pukpuk’ pact with Papua New Guinea means for the Pacific - South China Morning PostWhat Australia’s ‘Pukpuk’ pact with Papua New Guinea means for the Pacific  South China Morning Post

‘We dreamed of a better future’: remembering the first moments of Papua New Guinea in 1975 - The Guardian‘We dreamed of a better future’: remembering the first moments of Papua New Guinea in 1975  The Guardian

Papua New Guinea Earthquake BREAKING | Massive 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake SHAKES Lae City | Details - OneindiaPapua New Guinea Earthquake BREAKING | Massive 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake SHAKES Lae City | Details  Oneindia

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

Australian Defence force to start recruiting PNG citizens - The National | Your Number One Daily!Australian Defence force to start recruiting PNG citizens  The National | Your Number One Daily!

23 hours and 16,500 km: delivering Air Niugini’s first A220 - Flightradar2423 hours and 16,500 km: delivering Air Niugini’s first A220  Flightradar24

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says - ThePrintEarthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says  ThePrint

Running a university in Papua New Guinea? ‘It’s not for everyone’ - Times Higher EducationRunning a university in Papua New Guinea? ‘It’s not for everyone’  Times Higher Education

China issues warning to Papua New Guinea over defence deal with Australia - The GuardianChina issues warning to Papua New Guinea over defence deal with Australia  The Guardian

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Papua New Guinea - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Papua New Guinea  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The illusion of the PNG treaty - The Saturday PaperThe illusion of the PNG treaty  The Saturday Paper

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

PNG Lewa's Anthea Murray is building athletes for global competition - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPNG Lewa's Anthea Murray is building athletes for global competition - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Australia gifts Papua New Guinea a Parliament House extension for its 50th independence anniversary - AP NewsAustralia gifts Papua New Guinea a Parliament House extension for its 50th independence anniversary  AP News

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign communique after mutual defence treaty stalls - ReutersAustralia, Papua New Guinea sign communique after mutual defence treaty stalls  Reuters

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

Papua New Guinea has played an important role in Australian history – it’s time we acknowledged that - The ConversationPapua New Guinea has played an important role in Australian history – it’s time we acknowledged that  The Conversation

Signing and Exchange of Notes for Official Security Assistance (OSA) FY2025 Project to Papua New Guinea Defence Force - mofa.go.jpSigning and Exchange of Notes for Official Security Assistance (OSA) FY2025 Project to Papua New Guinea Defence Force  mofa.go.jp

Australia-PNG defence treaty: what we can learn from history to make this new alliance work - The ConversationAustralia-PNG defence treaty: what we can learn from history to make this new alliance work  The Conversation

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Renewable Energy for Agricultural Processing Units in Papua New Guinea” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Renewable Energy for Agricultural Processing Units in Papua New Guinea”  fundsforNGOs

Moses rushed in as duo ruled out of PM’s XIII vs PNG — Full teams for four-game blockbuster - fox sportsMoses rushed in as duo ruled out of PM’s XIII vs PNG — Full teams for four-game blockbuster  fox sports

IMF's departing Papua New Guinea representative lauds country's economic progress [video] - Business Advantage PNGIMF's departing Papua New Guinea representative lauds country's economic progress [video]  Business Advantage PNG

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Sustainable Power for Agricultural Cooperatives in Papua New Guinea” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Sustainable Power for Agricultural Cooperatives in Papua New Guinea”  fundsforNGOs

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

Papua New Guinea Embraces Digital Health - World BankPapua New Guinea Embraces Digital Health  World Bank

Who are the Papua New Guineans? New DNA study reveals stunning origins - ScienceDailyWho are the Papua New Guineans? New DNA study reveals stunning origins  ScienceDaily

Papua New Guinea, Australia mutual defence treaty secures military and regional stability - defenceconnect.com.auPapua New Guinea, Australia mutual defence treaty secures military and regional stability  defenceconnect.com.au

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says - YahooEarthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says  Yahoo

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea - Volcano DiscoveryMagnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea  Volcano Discovery

Impact-based early warnings build drought resilience in Papua New Guinea - World Meteorological Organization WMOImpact-based early warnings build drought resilience in Papua New Guinea  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Australia, Papua New Guinea and China: The Strategic Pivot in the Pacific - Geopolitical FuturesAustralia, Papua New Guinea and China: The Strategic Pivot in the Pacific  Geopolitical Futures

6.6 magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warning - RNZ6.6 magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warning  RNZ

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea - Gulf NewsMagnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea  Gulf News

Papua New Guinea needs corruption treaty to tackle poverty, not a defence pact, advocate says - RNZPapua New Guinea needs corruption treaty to tackle poverty, not a defence pact, advocate says  RNZ

ExxonMobil and Papua New Guinea: Growing stronger together - Exxon Mobil CorporationExxonMobil and Papua New Guinea: Growing stronger together  Exxon Mobil Corporation

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

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

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea - breakingthenews.net6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea  breakingthenews.net

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says - YahooEarthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says  Yahoo

Papua New Guinea - Exxon Mobil CorporationPapua New Guinea  Exxon Mobil Corporation

Explainer 488: Why has Australia signed a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea? - MonocleExplainer 488: Why has Australia signed a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea?  Monocle

UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Papua New Guinea on Independence Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Papua New Guinea on Independence Day  mofa.gov.ae

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

Papua New Guinea Makes First-Ever Oscar Submission With ‘Papa Buka’ (EXCLUSIVE) - VarietyPapua New Guinea Makes First-Ever Oscar Submission With ‘Papa Buka’ (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

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

AUSTRALIA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA TO ESTABLISH RECRUITMENT TASKFORCE - emtv onlineAUSTRALIA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA TO ESTABLISH RECRUITMENT TASKFORCE  emtv online

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

Improving Vaccine Access and Supply in Papua New Guinea - UnicefImproving Vaccine Access and Supply in Papua New Guinea  Unicef

Pacific Women Leaders Program - Papua New Guinea - Asian Development BankPacific Women Leaders Program - Papua New Guinea  Asian Development Bank

Indonesia’s move to welcome PNG into ASEAN is a win-win - Lowy InstituteIndonesia’s move to welcome PNG into ASEAN is a win-win  Lowy Institute

Papua New Guinea: Facebook briefly blocked, journalists sacked while concerns increase about lawsuits to silence expression - Civicus MonitorPapua New Guinea: Facebook briefly blocked, journalists sacked while concerns increase about lawsuits to silence expression  Civicus Monitor