Papua New Guinea, in the southwestern Pacific, encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands. A country of immense cultural and biological diversity, it’s known for its beaches and coral reefs. Inland are active volcanoes, granite Mt. Wilhelm, dense rainforest and hiking routes like the Kokoda Trail. There are also traditional tribal villages, many with their own languages.
Capital: Port Moresby
Dialing code: +675
Currency: Papua New Guinean kina
Indigenous languages: 851 languages
Population: 87.8 lakhs (2019)
Universities with subject Tourism:
Divine Word University
University of Papua New Guinea