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Papua New Guinea

Papua Niugini

Papua New Guinea is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy, located in Melanesia. Christianity is the predominant religion. Its capital is Port Moresby. About 10.8 million people live there (2025).

Capital
Port Moresby
Population
10,762,817 (2025)
Region
Oceania (Melanesia)
Area
462,840 km²
Demonym
Papua New Guinean
Languages
English
Form of Government
Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Religion
Christianity (97%)
Currency
Papua New Guinean kina (PGK)
GDP
$32.5B (2025)

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