Papua New Guinea

• Full name: The Independent State of Papua New Guinea
• Population: 7.2 million (2012)
• Capital: Port Moresby
• Area: 462,840 sq km (178,704 sq miles)
• Major language: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
• Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs
• Life expectancy: 61 years (men), 66 years (women) 
• Monetary unit: 1 kina = 100 toea
• Main exports: Gold, petroleum, copper, coffee, palm oil, logs
• GNI per capita: US $2,010 (2013)
• Internet domain: .pg

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