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Papua New Guinea Facts
Оглавление| Population: | 5.7 million (estimated) |
| Political status: | Constitutional parliamentary democracy. Papua New Guinea has been fully independent since September 16, 1975 and became the 142nd member of the United Nations in October, 1975. It is also a member of the British Commonwealth. |
| Capital: | Port Moresby |
| Location: | The eastern half of the island of New Guinea, 160 kilometers north of Australia. |
| Languages: | More than 800 distinct languages. Melanesian Pidgin and Hiri Motu are the two most widely used, but English is the official language in education, businesses, and government circles. |
| GDP per capita: | US$ 903 (2006)Real GDP growth rate (2006) |
| Life expectancy: | 55 years |
| Adult literacy: | 57% |
Sources: Government of Papua New Guinea website, PNG Tourism Promotion Authority, Papua New Guinea Business and Street Directory, United States Department of State.
