Papua New Guinea, in the southwestern Pacific, encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands. A country of immense cultural and biological diversity, it’s known for its beaches and coral reefs. Inland are active volcanoes, granite Mt. Wilhelm, dense rainforest and hiking routes like the Kokoda Trail. There are also traditional tribal villages, many with their own languages.
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License ID: 1642695997 Vivid sunset at Ela Beach, Port Moresby.
Member since: 2015
Capital
Port Moresby
Population (2015)
8,776,119
GNI Per Capita (2016)
$2,454.6
Emissions Per Capita (2014)
0.857 tons
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National Climate Vulnerability Level and actions
0
Average
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
40,101.96
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
24,969.61
