papua new guinea Country
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a unique land steeped in culture and mystery. The PNG government’s intention to focus on tourism as well as mining as a key source of revenue will make the region a must-see destination.
FACTS Airport
Jackson’s International Airport is located approximately 8kms from Port Moresby’s CBD.
Language
Over 800 languages are spoken across PNG. Pidgin, Hiri Motu and English are the official languages.
Population Currency Banking hours
Approximately 7.8 million Kina (PGK)
Monday to Thursday 9am-3pm, and Friday 9am-4pm. There are facilities to exchange money at Jackson’s International Airport.
Business hours Visa Between 8am-5pm
Departure Tax Emergency numbers
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PGK30.00
EAST SEPIK PROVINCE
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NORTH SOLOMONS PROVINCE
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BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND Empress Augusta Bay
EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE
WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE
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SOLOMON SEA
R iver sa Mu CENTRAL PROVINCE Hood Table Bay Bay
Sogeri
Kimbe Bay
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ORO Woitape PROVINCE Kokoda Tufi k rac
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PORT MORESBY
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BISMARCK SEA
MADANG PROVINCE
Vi t iaz Wabag HIGHLANDS PROVINCE Mt Wilhelm Mount Hagen Goroka SOUTHERN SIMBU Kiunga HIGHLANDS Waterais PROVINCE PROVINCE EASTERN m Lae Lake Kutubu He HIGHLANDS g ha River
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SANDAUN PROVINCE
Ramu
Police – 112 Fire – 110/002 Ambulance – 111 Medivac Pacific Services – 323 5626
Lorengau
MANUS PROVINCE
River
A 60 day tourist visa needs to be obtained from a PNG consulate before departing to PNG.
Trobriand Islands d’ Entrecasteaux Islands
Goodenough Bay
Alotau
MILNE BAY PROVINCE
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