Papua Nugini
Also known as Independent State of Papua New Guinea, PNG, pg
negara di Oseania
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Papua New Guinea is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean that occupies the eastern half of New Guinea island plus hundreds of offshore islands, with its capital in Port Moresby and borders shared with Indonesia, Australia, and the Solomon Islands. The country covers about 463,000 square kilometers and is significant as a major nation in the Melanesian region of Oceania.
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Country
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Population
- 11,781,559
- Region
Travel guide
Get in
thumb|450px|Countries shown in green can get a visa on arrival in PNG
Get around
thumb|The welcoming party at a Hiro Moale Festival
See
thumb|upright|A Huli Wigman from the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea
Do
thumb|right|Coral reefs in crystal clear waters
Eat
thumb|Making sago flour pancakes The food is largely devoid of spices. A typical way of cooking is a Mumu, an underground oven in which meat and vegetables, such as Kaukau (sweet potatoes), are cooked. In just about every meal, there is rice and another form of starch.
In the lodges that tourists stay in, there is usually a blend between this type of food and a more Westernised menu.
While it may come as a surprise to many, there are no American nor European chains in Papua New Guinea. The only chains you'll find are Big Rooster, a locally operated chicken chain, Eagle Pizzeria, an Australian pizza chain and Hog's Breath Cafe, another Australian steakhouse chain – so all either locally operated, or an Australian chain.
Drink
The main local brew, SP (short for South Pacific) Lager, is owned by Heineken. Binge drinking is a major social problem. Beers and wines are often served fairly warm due to a lack of refrigeration. Also, while the water quality varies from place to place (and in some cases from day to day), it is generally best to stick to bottled water, even in upmarket hotels.
Sleep
Hotels are very expensive (at least US$100/night, and often much more). Guesthouses are the best budget option in the towns but even then still expensive (about US$40/night) The least expensive option is to stay in village guesthouses (about US$15/night), and that is where the fun is, anyhow.
Port Moresby has international hotels including the Crown Plaza and Airways International, mid-range hotels such as Lamana, and guesthouses. The regional areas offer international and budget hotels depending on the size of the town and some provinces have guest houses.
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