Papua New Guinea Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Independent State of Papua New Guinea |
| Common Name | Papua New Guinea – /ˌpɑ.pə nu ˈɡɪn.i/ |
| Nationality | Papua New Guinean(s) – noun, Papua New Guinean – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1975 (from the Australia-administered UN trusteeship) |
| Administrative Divisions | 20 provinces, 1 autonomous region, and 1 district |
| Total Population | 10.0 million (#93) with 13.7% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Port Moresby (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Tok Pisin (official), English (official), Hiri Motu (official) |
| Electricity Access | 20.9% of total population |
| Internet Access | 32% of total population |
| Currency | Kina (PGK) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $38.1 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $3,800 (#182) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 462,840 sq km / 178,704 sq mi (#57) with 2.2% water area |
| Geographic Region | Oceana, Melanesian Oceana |
| Bordering Countries | Indonesia |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Coral Sea, South Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “O Arise All You Sons”