Full name: Independent State of Papua New Guinea

source url  Population: 6.31 million (CIA, 2012)

 Capital: Port Moresby

 Largest city: Port Moresby

 Area: 462,840 sq.km. (178,703.5 sq. mi.)

 Major languages: Tok Pisin, English, Hiri  Motu, Indigenous Languages

 Major religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant,  Baha'i, Indigenous Beliefs, Other

 Monetary unit: Kina

 GDP per capita: US $2,500

 Internet domain: .pg

 International dialling code: +675

 Source: CIA World Factbook