| Official name | Independent State of Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Capital | Port Moresby |
| Continents | Oceania |
| Timezone | UTC+10:00 |
| Region | Oceania (Melanesia) |
| Population | 8,947,027 |
| Area (km²) | 462,840 |
| Languages | English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin |
| Currencies | K Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) |