Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
It shares its only land border with Indonesia to the west and its other close neighbours are Australia to the south and the Solomon Islands to the east. Its capital, located on its southern coast, is Port Moresby. The country is the world's third largest island country, with an area of 462,840 km 2 (178,700 sq mi). [14]
Geography of Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
Papua New Guinea has a total area of 462,840 km 2 (178,700 sq mi), of which 452,860 km 2 (174,850 sq mi) is land and 9,980 km 2 (3,850 sq mi) is water. This makes it the 3rd largest island country in the world. [ 1 ]
Papua New Guinea Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Feb 25, 2021 · Covering an area of 462,840 sq.km, Papua New Guinea is the world’s 3 rd largest island nation and the world’s 54 th largest country. Located on the southeastern coast of the island country, along the shores of the Gulf of Papua is, Port Moresby – the capital and the largest city of Papua New Guinea.
New Guinea - Wikipedia
New Guinea (Tok Pisin: Niugini; Hiri Motu: Niu Gini; Indonesian: Papua, fossilized Nugini, [a] or historically Irian) is the world's second-largest island, with an area of 785,753 km 2 (303,381 sq mi).
Papua New Guinea | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
1 day ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Papua New Guinea, an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea, the world’s second largest island; the Bismarck Archipelago; Bougainville and …
Papua New Guinea - The World Factbook
Nov 4, 2024 · Papua New Guinea (PNG) occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea; the western half is part of Indonesia. PNG was first settled between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago. Its harsh geography of mountains, jungles, and numerous river valleys kept many of the arriving groups isolated, giving rise to PNG’s ethnic and linguistic diversity.
Papua New Guinea country profile - BBC News
Dec 19, 2023 · Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern part of the world's second largest island and is prey to volcanic activity, earthquakes and tidal waves. Linguistically, it is the world's most diverse...
Papua New Guinea Map | Detailed Maps of Independent State
Oct 16, 2023 · About Papua New Guinea. The Facts: Capital: Port Moresby. Area: 178,700 sq mi (462,840 sq km). Population: ~ 9,000,000. Largest cities: Port Moresby, Lae, Arawa, Mount Hagen, Madang, Wewak, Goroka, Kokopo, Popondetta, Aitape, Rabaul, Hanuabada Village, Kimbe, Tabubil, Daru, Kavieng, Alotau, Vanimo, Bulolo, Kiunga, Tari, Kundiawa, Mendi ...
Papua New Guinea - The World Factbook
Dec 17, 2021 · Geography. Location. Oceania, group of islands including the eastern half of the island of New Guinea between the Coral Sea and the South Pacific Ocean, east of Indonesia. Geographic coordinates. 6 00 S, 147 00 E. Map references. Oceania. Area. total: 462,840 sq km. land: 452,860 sq km. water: 9,980 sq km. country comparison to the world: 57.
Papua New Guinea summary | Britannica
Area: 178,354 sq mi (461,937 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 13,620,000. Capital: Port Moresby. Most of the people are Papuan (four-fifths) and Melanesian; ethnic minorities are Polynesian, Chinese, and European. Languages: English, Tok Pisin, …