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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Introduction

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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US and Australia hold first-ever joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea - ThePrintUS and Australia hold first-ever joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea  ThePrint

Papua New Guinea: Disaster Management Team Humanitarian Update (As of 31 July 2025) - ReliefWebPapua New Guinea: Disaster Management Team Humanitarian Update (As of 31 July 2025)  ReliefWeb

US warns its citizens against tsunami threats in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; ‘Be prepared to…’ - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesUS warns its citizens against tsunami threats in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; ‘Be prepared to…’ - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Major military exercise underway in Papua New Guinea - The National | Your Number One Daily!Major military exercise underway in Papua New Guinea  The National | Your Number One Daily!

US, Australia hold joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea for first time - Arab NewsUS, Australia hold joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea for first time  Arab News

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

Building a nation: Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence - theguardian.comBuilding a nation: Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence  theguardian.com

Tsunami waves from Kamchatka earthquake reach US West Coast; Papua New Guinea under alert - The Economic TimesTsunami waves from Kamchatka earthquake reach US West Coast; Papua New Guinea under alert  The Economic Times

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

Frustrations build as TotalEnergies tries to progess Papua LNG - Upstream OnlineFrustrations build as TotalEnergies tries to progess Papua LNG  Upstream Online

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

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 Resumes Radiotherapy, Starts Brachytherapy Services with IAEA Support - IAEAPapua New Guinea Resumes Radiotherapy, Starts Brachytherapy Services with IAEA Support  IAEA

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)

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 - Exxon Mobil CorporationPapua New Guinea  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

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

Tsunami warning cancelled for Papua New Guinea after 6.9 magnitude earthquake prompted it | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTsunami warning cancelled for Papua New Guinea after 6.9 magnitude earthquake prompted it | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

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

25th of FMA presence in Papua New Guinea - Istituto Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice25th of FMA presence in Papua New Guinea  Istituto Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice

Papua New Guinea - General DebatePapua New Guinea  General Debate

British Tourist Becomes The First To Visit Remote Tribes In Papua New Guinea: "It Was Incredible" - NDTVBritish Tourist Becomes The First To Visit Remote Tribes In Papua New Guinea: "It Was Incredible"  NDTV

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

A ‘Large’ Black-Eyed Creature Found at Papua New Guinea Mine, Classified as New Species - Indian Defence ReviewA ‘Large’ Black-Eyed Creature Found at Papua New Guinea Mine, Classified as New Species  Indian Defence Review

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

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

News from Papua New Guinea, Australia, Japan, and the Dominican Republic - Adventist TodayNews from Papua New Guinea, Australia, Japan, and the Dominican Republic  Adventist Today

Massive earthquake off Kamchatka Peninsula triggers ocean-wide tsunami; Coastal areas in Papua New Guinea under alert - Post CourierMassive earthquake off Kamchatka Peninsula triggers ocean-wide tsunami; Coastal areas in Papua New Guinea under alert  Post Courier

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

Digital 2025: Papua New Guinea - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Papua New Guinea  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Papua New Guinea: Strengthening healthcare for survivors of violence - MSF AustraliaPapua New Guinea: Strengthening healthcare for survivors of violence  MSF Australia

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

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

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

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea - Deccan HeraldMagnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea  Deccan Herald

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

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)

Papua New Guinea - BBCPapua New Guinea  BBC

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

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

Strengthening Emergency Response: PNG’s Three-Day TOT Workshop for Polio Response - World Health Organization (WHO)Strengthening Emergency Response: PNG’s Three-Day TOT Workshop for Polio Response  World Health Organization (WHO)

Ancient DNA from Papua New Guinea reveals centuries of genetic isolation - Live ScienceAncient DNA from Papua New Guinea reveals centuries of genetic isolation  Live Science

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

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

Boosting the blue economy in Papua New Guinea - KPMGBoosting the blue economy in Papua New Guinea  KPMG

Conference presents a decade of business opportunity in Papua New Guinea - Business Advantage PNGConference presents a decade of business opportunity in Papua New Guinea  Business Advantage PNG

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

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

When someone dies in Papua New Guinea - GOV.UKWhen someone dies in Papua New Guinea  GOV.UK

Australia and Papua New Guinea can cement defence ties - Lowy InstituteAustralia and Papua New Guinea can cement defence ties  Lowy Institute

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

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

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

Papua New Guinea hosts the USINDOPACOM and Australian Defence Force Indo-Pacific health security alliance event - pacom.milPapua New Guinea hosts the USINDOPACOM and Australian Defence Force Indo-Pacific health security alliance event  pacom.mil

High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsHigh Commissioner to Papua New Guinea  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

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)

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

Temple-Focused Saints in Papua New Guinea See 107 Baptisms in One Day - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgTemple-Focused Saints in Papua New Guinea See 107 Baptisms in One Day  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

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

Building community engagement in PNG, part 3: Churches as change agents - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreBuilding community engagement in PNG, part 3: Churches as change agents  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

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

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

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 officially declares itself 'Christian', so why are Catholics skeptical? - The PillarPapua New Guinea officially declares itself 'Christian', so why are Catholics skeptical?  The Pillar

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

Goroka Show 2025: Experience the Unforgettable Cultural Spectacle of Papua New Guinea’s Most Iconic Festival - Travel And Tour WorldGoroka Show 2025: Experience the Unforgettable Cultural Spectacle of Papua New Guinea’s Most Iconic Festival  Travel And Tour World

EU-STREIT PNG Showcases Scalable System Driving Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Transformation In Papua New Guinea - Pacific ScoopEU-STREIT PNG Showcases Scalable System Driving Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Transformation In Papua New Guinea  Pacific Scoop

WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea - ReutersWHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea  Reuters

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)

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

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

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

Violence in Papua New Guinea appears to be increasing - RNZViolence in Papua New Guinea appears to be increasing  RNZ

Papua New Guinea hosts major Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 events in Lae - Post CourierPapua New Guinea hosts major Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 events in Lae  Post Courier

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

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

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

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China - AP NewsPapua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China  AP News

Papua New Guinea Launches the New Civil and Identity Registration Act - UnicefPapua New Guinea Launches the New Civil and Identity Registration Act  Unicef

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)

Poliovirus Confirmed in Papua New Guinea - Vax-Before-TravelPoliovirus Confirmed in Papua New Guinea  Vax-Before-Travel

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)

Polio outbreak - UnicefPolio outbreak  Unicef

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

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

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)

Papua New Guinea defeat Fiji and will chase back to back titles in Suva - Oceania Football ConfederationPapua New Guinea defeat Fiji and will chase back to back titles in Suva  Oceania Football Confederation

Papua New Guinea - usip.orgPapua New Guinea  usip.org

ENB disaster office warns people to take precautions amidst tsunami warning - Post CourierENB disaster office warns people to take precautions amidst tsunami warning  Post Courier

Map: Earthquake Near Papua New Guinea Prompts Tsunami Alert - The New York TimesMap: Earthquake Near Papua New Guinea Prompts Tsunami Alert  The New York Times

$5 million support for Papua New Guinea’s Polio Preparedness and Response Efforts - Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade$5 million support for Papua New Guinea’s Polio Preparedness and Response Efforts  Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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

Why are Papua New Guineans being kept in the dark? - Australian Broadcasting CorporationWhy are Papua New Guineans being kept in the dark?  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Facebook shut down in PNG in 'test' to stop 'pornography, misinformation' - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFacebook shut down in PNG in 'test' to stop 'pornography, misinformation'  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

How Australia can get better results in Papua New Guinea - Lowy InstituteHow Australia can get better results in Papua New Guinea  Lowy Institute

Papua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’ - theguardian.comPapua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’  theguardian.com

Celebrating PNG’s past, funding its future - The National | Your Number One Daily!Celebrating PNG’s past, funding its future  The National | Your Number One Daily!

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