Country codes Papua New Guinea
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
PG
ALPHA-3
PNG
The two-letter code for Papua New Guinea is PG, and the three-letter code is PNG, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+675
The dialing code for Papua New Guinea is +675, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.pg
The top-level domain (TLD) for Papua New Guinea is .pg, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | Independent State of Papua New Guinea |
| Capital | Port Moresby |
| Region | Oceania |
| Sub Region | Melanesia |
Papua New Guinea, officially known as Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is located in the Melanesia sub-region of the larger Oceania continent with Port Moresby serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Kina |
| Alphabetic Code | PGK |
| Numeric Code | 598 |
Papua New Guinea uses the Kina (PGK) as its official currency, with the numeric code 598.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Papua New Guinea. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific / Bougainville | +11:00 | +11:00 | |
| Pacific / Port_Moresby | +10:00 | +10:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Papua New Guinea. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bougainville | autonomous region | PG-NSB |
| Central | province | PG-CPM |
| Chimbu | province | PG-CPK |
| East New Britain | province | PG-EBR |
| East Sepik | province | PG-ESW |
| Eastern Highlands | province | PG-EHG |
| Enga | province | PG-EPW |
| Gulf | province | PG-GPK |
| Hela | province | PG-HLA |
| Jiwaka | province | PG-JWK |
| Madang | province | PG-MPM |
| Manus | province | PG-MRL |
| Milne Bay | province | PG-MBA |
| Morobe | province | PG-MPL |
| National Capital District (Port Moresby) | district | PG-NCD |
| New Ireland | province | PG-NIK |
| Northern | province | PG-NPP |
| Southern Highlands | province | PG-SHM |
| West New Britain | province | PG-WBK |
| West Sepik | province | PG-SAN |
| Western | province | PG-WPD |
| Western Highlands | province | PG-WHM |
Explore the subdivisions of Papua New Guinea, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Papua New Guinea shares its borders with Indonesia.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Papua New Guinea's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Papua New Guinea Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Papua New Guinea's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Papua New Guinea.
For geographical info about Papua New Guinea, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.