Papua New Guinea
Population of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is one of the most heterogeneous nations in the world.There are hundreds of ethnic groups indigenous to Papua New Guinea, the majority being from the group known as Papuans, whose ancestors arrived in the New Guinea region tens of thousands of years ago. The other indigenous peoples are Austronesians, their ancestors having arrived in the region less than four thousand years ago.
Overview of Papua - New Guinea
Officially name: The Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Capital: Port Moresby
Largest city: Port Moresby
Official language: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
Government: Federal Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy
Papua New Guinea - Climate
The climate of Papua New Guinea is chiefly influenced by altitude and by the monsoons. The northwest or wet monsoon prevails from December to March, and the southeast or dry trade winds from May to October.