Papua New Guinea officially named the Independent State of Papua New Guinea is located in the continent, Oceania in the south western Pacific Ocean. It is located less than 200kilometres across the Torres Strait from Australia. With more than 800 languages spoken in PNG, it is referred to one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
With a population of around 7 million, many live on the rural parts of PNG, only 18% live in the urban areas.
Its capital city is Port Moresby and is surrounded by many rural areas with rich natural resources.
It was once owned by Australia but since December 1st 1973 has gained independence and since then, Peter O'Neill has been elected Prime Minister.
With a population of around 7 million, many live on the rural parts of PNG, only 18% live in the urban areas.
Its capital city is Port Moresby and is surrounded by many rural areas with rich natural resources.
It was once owned by Australia but since December 1st 1973 has gained independence and since then, Peter O'Neill has been elected Prime Minister.