Papua New Guinea Travel Guide
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Did you know?
The surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178.7 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 56 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Port Moresby (PG) and Washington D.C. (US) is 9037 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Papua New Guinea
| Miles | Port Moresby | New Ireland Island | Lae | Goroka | Kokopo | Mount Hagen | Rabaul | Buka Island |
| Port Moresby | - | 526 | 189 | 264 | 497 | 320 | 499 | 588 |
| New Ireland Island | 526 | - | 419 | 502 | 37 | 575 | 30 | 187 |
| Lae | 189 | 419 | - | 119 | 398 | 199 | 397 | 535 |
| Goroka | 264 | 502 | 119 | - | 488 | 81 | 485 | 638 |
| Kokopo | 497 | 37 | 398 | 488 | - | 563 | 11 | 174 |
| Mount Hagen | 320 | 575 | 199 | 81 | 563 | - | 559 | 717 |
| Rabaul | 499 | 30 | 397 | 485 | 11 | 559 | - | 183 |
| Buka Island | 588 | 187 | 535 | 638 | 174 | 717 | 183 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Papua New Guinea
- Cuisine
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Vaccinations
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You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Papua New Guinea.
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Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is an infectious disease caused by arboviruses from the same family of microbes (Flaviviridae) that cause yellow fever or tick-borne encephalitis.The vector of infection is mosquitoes of the genus Culex and Aedes.Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Prevent bug bites
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Papua New Guinea for tourism
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
- Allowed stay: 60 days
- Extendable for 30 days
- Visa on arrival is issued free of charge.
- Visa on Arrival is currently suspended.
Electricity
240V (50 Hz)
In Papua New Guinea the standard voltage is 240V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type I sockets are used.
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Type IFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 98 / 231 Ranking | 8 947 024 Melanesian, Papuan, Negrito, Micronesian, Polynesian |
Area | 56 / 230 Ranking | 178.7 thous. mi² It is approximately 5% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 144 / 196 Ranking | 69.9 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 67.4women 72.5 |
Median age | 40 / 157 Ranking | 24 Average age of population expressed in years.men 24women 24 |
Population growth | 57 / 172 Ranking | 1.61% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 108 / 131 Ranking | 64.2% Ability to read, write and count.men 65.6%women 62.8% |
GDP | 151 / 194 Ranking | 4 285 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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