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    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea at a glance

    Capital city

    Port Moresby

    Population

    11.8 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $2,200/month (Expatistan, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 61/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.06/5 — rank 91/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin

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    People & culture

    The nation continues to grow as a vibrant cultural hub in the southwestern Pacific. Life here feels deeply connected to the earth and community.