40 Unique Facts About Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is also called the country of islands. There are so many tribes living in this country that some of them even eat the brains of dead people. Despite the population of this country being settled on different islands, more than 800 languages ​​are spoken here. So let’s know 40 Unique Facts About Papua New Guinea

40 Unique Facts About Papua New Guinea

1. There are more than 600 islands in Papua New Guinea.

2. The full name of Papua New Guinea is Independent State of Papua New Guinea.

3. Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea as well as the largest city in the country.

40 Unique Facts About Papua New Guinea

4. The population of Papua New Guinea is around 1.2 crores.

5. Papua New Guinea is a country with linguistic diversity, more than 850 languages ​​are spoken in this small country.

6. The currency of Papua New Guinea is Kina (PGK).

7. Papua New Guinea’s ‘New Guinea’ island which is the eastern part of this country is the second largest island in the world.

8. Papua New Guinea got independence from Australia on 16 September 1975.

Tribes Papua New Guinea

9. You will be surprised to know that Papua New Guinea has been ruled by three countries including Germany, Britain and Australia.

Flag Papua New Guinea

10. The flag of Papua New Guinea has red-black color, yellow paradise bird and Southern Cross constellation.

Interesting facts about Papua New Guinea

11. Papua New Guinea is located on the Ring of Fire and many active volcanoes are also present in this country.

12. Due to being located on the Ring of Fire, thousands of small and big earthquakes occur in Papua New Guinea every year.

13. Humans came to Papua New Guinea from South East Asia 50 to 60000 years ago.

14. Farming started in Papua New Guinea 9000 years ago.

Forest Papua New Guinea

15. 70% of Papua New Guinea is covered with dense forests.

16. 38 species of paradise birds are found in Papua New Guinea.

Tree Kangaroos Papua New Guinea

17. Tree kangaroos also live in the forests of Papua New Guinea.

18. A bird named Cassowary lives in this country, but this bird cannot fly in the air.

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19. Many languages ​​are spoken in Papua New Guinea and as a result, every village in Papua New Guinea can have its own language and culture.

20. More than 80% of the people of Papua New Guinea live a traditional life in rural areas.

Amazing facts about Papua New Guinea

21. Some communities in Papua New Guinea have a clan system where women own land.

22. Violence on the charges of witchcraft is still common in Papua New Guinea.

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23. Cannibalism was practised in some tribes of Papua New Guinea until the 20th century.

24. The Sepik River is the longest river in Papua New Guinea.

25. Mount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea at 4,509 metres.

26. Sometimes snow also falls on the high mountains of Papua New Guinea.

Coral reefs

27. Coral reefs are the richest coral reefs in the world.

28. Papua New Guinea has large reserves of gold, copper and cobalt.

29. Farmers living on the Puja rocks in Papua New Guinea also produce coffee which is quite famous all over the world.

30. There are also large reserves of oil and natural gas in this country. 

Palm oil

31. In the last few years, the production of palm oil in Papua New Guinea has been increasing in large quantities. 

32. The staple food of Papua New Guinea is sweet potato which came 300 years ago. 

33. During World War 2, there was a huge battle between Japan and the Allied countries in Papua New Guinea. 

34. Less than 13% of the people of Papua New Guinea live in cities, which is the lowest in the world. 

35. The literacy rate of this country is 65%. 

36. 96% of the population of this country is of the Moon people, although many communities here follow their traditional beliefs. 

37. Tok Pisin is the common spoken language of this country. 

Tuna fish

38. Tuna fish is a big part of the economy here. 

39. Fiji and Papua New Guinea have similar Melanesian cultures. 

40. There are many unknown plants and animals still to be discovered.

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