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Papua New Guinea Facts
| Population: | 5.7 M (estimated) |
| Political status: | Constitutional parliamentary democracy. PNG 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 kilometres 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. |
| Per capita GDP: | U.S. $903 (2006)Real GDP growth rate (2006) |
| Life expectancy: | 55 years |
| Adult literacy: | 57% |
Sources: GoPNG web site, PNG Tourism Promotion Authority, Papua New Guinea Business and Street Directory, US Department of State
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