Papua New Guinea

Key Facts About Papua New Guinea

• •Papua New Guinea has the most languages of any country — over 800 distinct languages.
• •It is one of the world's most rural countries, with over 80% of people living in villages.
• •PNG is home to extraordinary biodiversity including birds of paradise.
• •The country occupies the eastern half of New Guinea island, the world's second largest island.
• •PNG only became independent in 1975.

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