A Treasure of Diversity with 800 Languages and Unique Wildlife
Papua New Guinea is located about 150 km north of Australia in the southern Pacific Ocean.
It includes the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and about 600 other islands.
With over 800 languages spoken in addition to its official languages, Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse country in the world.
The world’s third largest tropical rainforest in Papua New Guinea is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including birds of paradise and over 2,000 species of fish, and some creatures on Earth can only be found here.
The economy of Papua New Guinea relies on its natural resources, including mining and petroleum.
The country is known for producing gold, copper, and liquefied natural gas.
Agriculture also plays a key role, with crops like cocoa and coconuts being major exports.
In addition to its natural resources, Papua New Guinea has a rich cultural and historical heritage, including the Kuk Early Agricultural Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
