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, Area: 462,840 km², Currency: Papua New Guinean kina, Continent: Oceania, Official languages: Tok Pisin, English, Hiri Motu, Papua New Guinean Sign Language.