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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. It covers a total area of 462,840 km² and has a coastline of 5,152 km. It shares land borders with 1 country.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Oceania
geographical region
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Region
Oceania / Pacific
sub-region
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Total Area
462,840 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
22/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
5,152 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+10
UTC offset
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Independence
1975
established
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Climate
Tropical, varies by region
general type

Location and Position

Papua New Guinea is situated in Oceania / Pacific, within the broader continent of Oceania. The country has a coastline of 5,152 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Papua New Guinea covers a total area of 462,840 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 10.3M across this area, the population density is 22/km². The capital city is Port Moresby.

Climate

The climate of Papua New Guinea is tropical, varies by region. The best time to visit is generally May–November, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Papua New Guinea

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Indonesia
Jakarta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Papua New Guinea located?

Papua New Guinea is located in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. The capital city is Port Moresby.

How large is Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea has a total area of 462,840 km² with a population density of 22/km².

What countries border Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea shares land borders with: Indonesia.

What is the climate of Papua New Guinea?

The climate of Papua New Guinea is Tropical, varies by region. The best time to visit is May–November.

What timezone is Papua New Guinea in?

Papua New Guinea observes UTC+10 timezone.

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