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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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