Quick Facts
- Papua New Guinea is home to the world's third largest rainforest, covering approximately 46% of its total land area.
- The Kokoda Track, a 96-kilometer trail, was the site of significant World War II battles and remains a popular trekking route today.
- With over 800 indigenous languages, Papua New Guinea is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, accounting for nearly 12% of all languages spoken globally.
- The country has approximately 600 different species of butterflies, making it a paradise for entomologists and nature lovers alike.
- Mount Wilhelm, standing at 4,509 meters, is the highest peak in Papua New Guinea and is often climbed as part of intense jungle trekking adventures.
Travel Details
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Population
- 100K-1M
- Daily Budget
- $100-200
- Best Time to Visit
- May–Oct
- Current Weather
- ☁️14°C/57°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- K PGK
- Coordinates
- -6.3150, 143.9555
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