Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country located in the Pacific Ocean, occupying the eastern half of New Guinea island and numerous smaller islands and archipelagos. The capital is Port Moresby. It is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 800 languages spoken and a wide range of indigenous communities. Papua New Guinea is known for its rich biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine, with many endemic species. The society is predominantly rural, with a strong reliance on subsistence agriculture. The economy also relies on the extraction of natural resources such as gold, copper, and oil. The country has a complex history, having gained independence from Australia in 1975. Papua New Guinea is famous for its cultural traditions, including singing, dancing, art, and rites of passage. Population of Papua New Guinea from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 8.6 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 8.8 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 9.0 million inhabitants. Capital (Port Moresby): Population in 2020: About 383,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Port Moresby: ~383,000 Lae: ~148,000 Arawa: ~40,000 Mount Hagen: ~34,000 Popondetta: ~28,000 Madang: ~27,000 Kokopo: ~26,000 Mendi: ~26,000 Kimbe: ~19,000 Goroka: ~19,000 Papua New Guinea is divided into 22 provinces, one autonomous region, and the National Capital District. The provinces include: Central, Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, Enga, Gulf, Hela, Jiwaka, Madang, Manus, Milne Bay, Morobe, New Ireland, Oro, Sandaun, Southern Highlands, Western, Western Highlands, West New Britain, Bougainville (autonomous region), National Capital District. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: Data not available.