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Papua New Guinea — silhouette, capital and facts
Papua New Guinea is in Oceania and its capital is Port Moresby. With about 9 million people and 462,840 km², it ranks 54th in area and 98th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Papua New Guinea, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 9 million
- Area
- 462,840 km²
- Language
- English, Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu
- Currency
- Kina
- Flag colors
- red, black, yellow, white
Borders
Papua New Guinea shares a land border with 1 country: Indonesia.
Fun facts about Papua New Guinea
- The country has over 800 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse in the world.
- Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of New Guinea, one of the world's largest islands.
- Birds-of-paradise, with their extravagant plumage, appear on the country's flag.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
Which continent is Papua New Guinea in?
Papua New Guinea is in Oceania.
Which countries border Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea shares a land border with 1 country: Indonesia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Papua New Guinea?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Papua New Guinea is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Papua New Guinea?
The country has over 800 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse in the world. Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of New Guinea, one of the world's largest islands. Birds-of-paradise, with their extravagant plumage, appear on the country's flag.
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