Papua New Guinea
country · Papua New Guinea
Overview
Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania, with its capital at Port Moresby.
Key facts
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Currency | PGK |
About the country
Papua New Guinea lies in Oceania.
Its capital is Port Moresby.
Practical information
You will pay in PGK (Kina).
The main language spoken is English.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Papua New Guinea. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Papua New Guinea
Bigger destinations to explore in Papua New Guinea include Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen, Madang, Mendi, Popondetta, Kokopo, Goroka, Wewak and Daru. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Papua New Guinea, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Papua New Guinea
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Getting around Papua New Guinea
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Papua New Guinea. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.