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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Papua New Guinea vs Denmark, 18th Match - Cricbuzz.comPapua New Guinea vs Denmark, 18th Match  Cricbuzz.com

‘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

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

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

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

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

Fiji and Papua New Guinea reach last four at OFC U-16 Men’s Championship - Friends of FootballFiji and Papua New Guinea reach last four at OFC U-16 Men’s Championship  Friends of Football

Disaster Management Reference Handbook - Papua New Guinea (August 2025) - ReliefWebDisaster Management Reference Handbook - Papua New Guinea (August 2025)  ReliefWeb

Papua New Guinea boost semi-final hopes with superb comeback win over Tahiti - Oceania Football ConfederationPapua New Guinea boost semi-final hopes with superb comeback win over Tahiti  Oceania Football Confederation

Guernsey beat Papua New Guinea again with 113-run win - BBCGuernsey beat Papua New Guinea again with 113-run win  BBC

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

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

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'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

Struggle, reform, boom and bust: a profound wake-up call for PNG - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreStruggle, reform, boom and bust: a profound wake-up call for PNG  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

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

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

Papua New Guinea - General DebatePapua New Guinea  General Debate

Boars, Butterflies or Bees? Competition opens to name NRL’s new PNG team - The GuardianBoars, Butterflies or Bees? Competition opens to name NRL’s new PNG team  The Guardian

Papua New Guinea tour of Guernsey 2025 matches, scorecards, preview, points table, news, videos and statistics - Cricbuzz.comPapua New Guinea tour of Guernsey 2025 matches, scorecards, preview, points table, news, videos and statistics  Cricbuzz.com

Papua New Guinea’s Mt Hagen Show Attracts Global Tourists and Celebrates Rich Cultural Heritage - Travel And Tour WorldPapua New Guinea’s Mt Hagen Show Attracts Global Tourists and Celebrates Rich Cultural Heritage  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

Papua New Guinea - BBCPapua New Guinea  BBC

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

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

OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 kicks off with stalemate between Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea - Oceania Football ConfederationOFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 kicks off with stalemate between Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea  Oceania Football Confederation

AUSTRALIA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA STRENGTHEN BORDER SECURITY THROUGH NEW DETECTOR DOG PROGRAM - emtv.com.pgAUSTRALIA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA STRENGTHEN BORDER SECURITY THROUGH NEW DETECTOR DOG PROGRAM  emtv.com.pg

Real Wage Growth in Papua New Guinea Over Three Decades - Blunch - 2025 - Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies - Wiley Online LibraryReal Wage Growth in Papua New Guinea Over Three Decades - Blunch - 2025 - Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies  Wiley Online Library

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

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

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

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)

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

Statistics, Papua New Guinea vs Denmark, Match 18, ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A, 2025 - BDCricTimeStatistics, Papua New Guinea vs Denmark, Match 18, ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A, 2025  BDCricTime

‘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

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

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

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

‘Peculiar’ wide-eyed shark not seen in 55 years rediscovered in Papua New Guinea - Miami Herald‘Peculiar’ wide-eyed shark not seen in 55 years rediscovered in Papua New Guinea  Miami Herald

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

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

Denmark edges Papua New Guinea by 18 runs in challenge league clash - Post CourierDenmark edges Papua New Guinea by 18 runs in challenge league clash  Post Courier

Figure 2. Indigenous pigs of Papua New Guinea. (a, b) Typical... - researchgate.netFigure 2. Indigenous pigs of Papua New Guinea. (a, b) Typical...  researchgate.net

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

SPC's disaster resilience program launches in Papua New Guinea - PreventionWebSPC's disaster resilience program launches in Papua New Guinea  PreventionWeb

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)

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: Life expectancy at birth from 2013 to 2023, by gender - StatistaPapua New Guinea: Life expectancy at birth from 2013 to 2023, by gender  Statista

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

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

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

Hong Kong's Tor applies to clear Twinza Oil ownership restructure in Papua New Guinea - MLexHong Kong's Tor applies to clear Twinza Oil ownership restructure in Papua New Guinea  MLex

'Shameful': PNG Treasurer says successive governments have failed the people - RNZ'Shameful': PNG Treasurer says successive governments have failed the people  RNZ

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 vs Denmark, 18th Match, Today, ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26 - Cricbuzz.comPapua New Guinea vs Denmark, 18th Match, Today, ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26  Cricbuzz.com

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

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

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

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

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

Papua New Guinea radio host loses job after interviewing opposition leader - Global VoicesPapua New Guinea radio host loses job after interviewing opposition leader  Global Voices

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

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)

Full Commentary, Papua New Guinea vs Denmark, Match 18, ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A, 2025 - BDCricTimeFull Commentary, Papua New Guinea vs Denmark, Match 18, ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A, 2025  BDCricTime

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 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

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

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

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

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

PNG:205/10 (48.2) | Live Cricket Score | PNG vs DEN | icc cwc challenge league a 2024-26 | Cricket Scoreboard - NDTV SportsPNG:205/10 (48.2) | Live Cricket Score | PNG vs DEN | icc cwc challenge league a 2024-26 | Cricket Scoreboard  NDTV Sports

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

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

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)

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

Australia and Papua New Guinea strengthen border security through new detector dog program - Post CourierAustralia and Papua New Guinea strengthen border security through new detector dog program  Post Courier

Polio outbreak - UnicefPolio outbreak  Unicef

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 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)

ANZ says Andrew Betteridge appointed country head ANZ Papua New Guinea - MarketScreenerANZ says Andrew Betteridge appointed country head ANZ Papua New Guinea  MarketScreener

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

British prisoners in Papua New Guinea: information pack - GOV.UKBritish prisoners in Papua New Guinea: information pack  GOV.UK

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

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 to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’ - The GuardianPapua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’  The Guardian

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

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

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

'It's going to open a lot of doors': Olam backs PNG pathways plan - NRL.com'It's going to open a lot of doors': Olam backs PNG pathways plan  NRL.com

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)

Tortured, Burned, Put to Death. Their Crime? ‘Sorcery.’ - The New York TimesTortured, Burned, Put to Death. Their Crime? ‘Sorcery.’  The New York Times

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

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

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

Soft Launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Soft Launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)