The flag of Papua New Guinea
The bird-of-paradise and the Southern Cross both appear on the flag.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Region
- Melanesia
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina
- Population
- 10,762,817
The flag of Papua New Guinea is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Oceania. The bird-of-paradise and the Southern Cross both appear on the flag.
The flag of Papua New Guinea
The bird-of-paradise and the Southern Cross both appear on the flag. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, in Melanesia, part of Oceania.
Currency
The official currency of Papua New Guinea is the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK).
People
Papua New Guinea is home to around 10,762,817 people.
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