Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is one of the world's most culturally and linguistically diverse countries, with hundreds of indigenous languages.

Country

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Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Port Moresby

Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)

Languages: English, Tok Pisin & Hiri Motu

Best time: May–Oct

Weather: Tropical; cooler in the highlands

Top attractions: Port Moresby • Kokoda Track • Mount Hagen • Rabaul • Sepik River

Nature: tropical rainforests • mountains • coral reefs • volcanoes • islands

Quick fact: Papua New Guinea is one of the world's most culturally and linguistically diverse countries, with hundreds of indigenous languages.