Papua New Guinea
05:06 (UTC+10:00) Pacific/Port_MoresbyIndependent State of Papua New Guinea
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People from Papua New Guinea are called "Papua New Guinean" โ a demonym with roots stretching back centuries, reflecting the country's unique cultural and linguistic heritage.
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Currency
PGK โ Papua New Guinean kinaCapital
Port Moresby
Phone code
+675
Language
English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
UN Recognition
UN Member StateIndependence
Independent
Autonomy
Fully Autonomous
Citizenship
Papua New Guinea
Entry authority
Independent โ issues own visa
Union Membership
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- Capital: Port Moresby
- Currency: Papua New Guinean kina
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