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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149 Foreign Nationals Deported as PNG Enforces Immigration Laws - PNG Facts149 Foreign Nationals Deported as PNG Enforces Immigration Laws  PNG Facts

Is Papua New Guinea part of Southeast Asia? - The Jakarta PostIs Papua New Guinea part of Southeast Asia?  The Jakarta Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

Papua New Guinea Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, 3rd ODI - Cricbuzz.comPapua New Guinea Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, 3rd ODI  Cricbuzz.com

Australia-Papua New Guinea defence pact: A new treaty for an old strategy - The Indian ExpressAustralia-Papua New Guinea defence pact: A new treaty for an old strategy  The Indian Express

Papua New Guinea, Independent State of (Government) - ReutersPapua New Guinea, Independent State of (Government)  Reuters

Australia and Papua New Guinea’s Historic Defense Pact Hinges on Implementation - World Politics ReviewAustralia and Papua New Guinea’s Historic Defense Pact Hinges on Implementation  World Politics Review

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

India, Papua New Guinea discuss ways to further enhance bilateral ties - The HinduIndia, Papua New Guinea discuss ways to further enhance bilateral ties  The Hindu

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

Bougainville Chocolate Festival 2025 in Papua New Guinea: Exploring the Agricultural Roots of Chocolate and Its Growing Impact on Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldBougainville Chocolate Festival 2025 in Papua New Guinea: Exploring the Agricultural Roots of Chocolate and Its Growing Impact on Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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

Papua New Guinea v Kuwait | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A - Cricket World CupPapua New Guinea v Kuwait | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A  Cricket World Cup

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

The Centre for Species Survival Papua New Guinea is established as the first in the Pacific Islands in partnership with Port Moresby Nature Park - IUCNThe Centre for Species Survival Papua New Guinea is established as the first in the Pacific Islands in partnership with Port Moresby Nature Park  IUCN

News from The Philippines, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, and Southern Adventist University - Adventist TodayNews from The Philippines, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, and Southern Adventist University  Adventist Today

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

Vodafone Supports Papua New Guinea’s Chocolate Festival: A Boost to Tourism and Local Culture - Travel And Tour WorldVodafone Supports Papua New Guinea’s Chocolate Festival: A Boost to Tourism and Local Culture  Travel And Tour World

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

Papua New Guinea - Welcome to the United NationsPapua New Guinea  Welcome to the United Nations

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

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

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)

India’s Maritime Think Tank Expands Track 1.5, Track 2 Diplomacy With Japan, Papua New Guinea MoUs | IPRD 2025 - Zee NewsIndia’s Maritime Think Tank Expands Track 1.5, Track 2 Diplomacy With Japan, Papua New Guinea MoUs | IPRD 2025  Zee News

Australia, Papua New Guinea sign defense pact to counter ‘common danger’ - Anadolu AjansiAustralia, Papua New Guinea sign defense pact to counter ‘common danger’  Anadolu Ajansi

31st Australia-Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forum Communiqué - Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs31st Australia-Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forum Communiqué  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Papua New Guinea eliminates trachoma as a public health problem - World Health Organization (WHO)Papua New Guinea eliminates trachoma as a public health problem  World Health Organization (WHO)

PNG leader James Marape ready to face new no-confidence challenge - RNZPNG leader James Marape ready to face new no-confidence challenge  RNZ

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

‘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 Embraces Digital Health - worldbank.orgPapua New Guinea Embraces Digital Health  worldbank.org

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

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

PAPUA NEW GUINEA / EXTERIORS - UN MediaPAPUA NEW GUINEA / EXTERIORS  UN Media

‘Moment of national pride’ as Peter ToRot becomes Papua New Guinea’s first saint - The Guardian‘Moment of national pride’ as Peter ToRot becomes Papua New Guinea’s first saint  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

Historic Investment in Education to Transform Early Learning for Over 375,000 Children in Papua New Guinea - worldbank.orgHistoric Investment in Education to Transform Early Learning for Over 375,000 Children in Papua New Guinea  worldbank.org

PAPUA NEW GUINEA / GUTERRES PRESS ENCOUNTER - UN MediaPAPUA NEW GUINEA / GUTERRES PRESS ENCOUNTER  UN Media

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

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

A prophet’s words spark a preschool movement in Papua New Guinea - Deseret NewsA prophet’s words spark a preschool movement in Papua New Guinea  Deseret News

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

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

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

Papua New Guinea approves defence treaty with Australia - ReutersPapua New Guinea approves defence treaty with Australia  Reuters

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

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

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

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

Map: 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea - The New York TimesMap: 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea  The New York Times

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

Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea - Group Phase - FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballSolomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea - Group Phase - FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

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

PM: It’s O’Neill or me. New motion of no confidence emerges - The National | Your Number One Daily!PM: It’s O’Neill or me. New motion of no confidence emerges  The National | Your Number One Daily!

Prime Minister Marape escapes no-confidence challenge under new constitutional rule - RNZPrime Minister Marape escapes no-confidence challenge under new constitutional rule  RNZ

Visit of State Minister MIYAJI to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea - mofa.go.jpVisit of State Minister MIYAJI to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea  mofa.go.jp

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

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

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

Papua New Guinea Cabinet approves defense treaty with Australia - AP NewsPapua New Guinea Cabinet approves defense treaty with Australia  AP News

Supporting victims and survivors of violence in Papua New Guinea’s Highlands - MSFSupporting victims and survivors of violence in Papua New Guinea’s Highlands  MSF

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

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

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

Four new snake species discovered in Papua New Guinea - MongabayFour new snake species discovered in Papua New Guinea  Mongabay

Watch Papua New Guinea v Tonga Live - Kayo SportsWatch Papua New Guinea v Tonga Live  Kayo Sports

Papua New Guinea: In-Depth - Asian Development BankPapua New Guinea: In-Depth  Asian Development 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

What women want: water access and representation in PNG - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreWhat women want: water access and representation in PNG  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Goodwill gesture a hit in the highlands - defence.gov.auGoodwill gesture a hit in the highlands  defence.gov.au

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

Watch Papua New Guinea v Fiji Live - Kayo SportsWatch Papua New Guinea v Fiji Live  Kayo Sports

Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia start off strong - fiba.basketballPapua New Guinea, New Caledonia start off strong  fiba.basketball

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

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

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

The Current Situation in Papua New Guinea - United States Institute of PeaceThe Current Situation in Papua New Guinea  United States Institute of Peace

Pacific News Minute: Pope canonizes Papua New Guinea's first-ever saint - Hawaii Public RadioPacific News Minute: Pope canonizes Papua New Guinea's first-ever saint  Hawaii Public Radio

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

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

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

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

From 1975 to today: Papua New Guinea reflects on 50 years of nationhood - Monash LensFrom 1975 to today: Papua New Guinea reflects on 50 years of nationhood  Monash Lens

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

Australia’s Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during visit - AP NewsAustralia’s Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during visit  AP News

Papua New Guinea - BBCPapua New Guinea  BBC

Papua New Guinea clans unite to conserve 20,000 hectares - Exxon Mobil CorporationPapua New Guinea clans unite to conserve 20,000 hectares  Exxon Mobil Corporation

Papua New Guinea’s ‘bold climate action’ earns praise from Guterres - AP NewsPapua New Guinea’s ‘bold climate action’ earns praise from Guterres  AP News

Japan - Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan - Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Chiefs to unify PNG: Name of new NRL team announced - NRL.comChiefs to unify PNG: Name of new NRL team announced  NRL.com