Papua New Guinea
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Port Moresby
- Population: approx. 10.3 million
- Languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
- Area: 462,840 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+10 (PGT), Bougainville: UTC+11 (BST)
- Currency: Kina (PGK)
- Flag colors: Red, black, yellow, white
- National Day: September 16 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: O Arise, All You Sons
- Neighboring countries: Indonesia
Top 15 Largest cities
- Port Moresby
- Lae
- Arawa
- Mount Hagen
- Popondetta
- Madang
- Kokopo
- Mendi
- Kimbe
- Goroka
- Wewak
- Bulolo
- Daru
- Kavieng
- Alotau
Top 15 Attractions
- Kokoda Track (Historic Military Trail)
- Mount Tavurvur (Rabaul Volcano)
- Sepik River (Traditional Tribal Culture)
- Mount Wilhelm (Highest Peak in PNG)
- Kimbe Bay (Coral Reef Diving)
- Goroka Show (Cultural Sing-sing Festival)
- Milne Bay (Wreck Diving & Islands)
- Tufi Fjords (Volcanic Ria Coastlines)
- Varirata National Park
- Conflict Islands
- Port Moresby Nature Park
- Asaro Mudmen Village (Goroka)
- Madang Diving & Coastal Waters
- National Capital Botanical Gardens
- Bougainville Island
Climate and Nature
Papua New Guinea experiences a tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and humidity year-round. Its geography is remarkably rugged, featuring central mountain ranges, dense equatorial rainforests, active volcanoes, and pristine coral reef ecosystems.
Culture and Gastronomy
The country possesses incredible cultural diversity with hundreds of distinct indigenous tribes, each maintaining unique customs and vibrant 'sing-sing' gatherings. Local cuisine emphasizes starchy staples like sago, taro, sweet potatoes ('kaukau'), coconut, and earth-oven 'Mumu' feasts.
Economy
Papua New Guinea's economy is heavily anchored by its rich endowment of natural resources. Liquefied natural gas (LNG), gold, copper, and crude oil exports drive national revenues, supported by agricultural exports such as palm oil, coffee, and cocoa.
Did you know?
- Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse nation on Earth, with over 840 distinct living languages spoken?
- The country's rainforests are home to rare tree-kangaroos, adapted specifically for navigating high forest canopies?
- The Hooded Pitohui, native to PNG, is one of the world's few poisonous birds, harboring neurotoxins in its skin and feathers?
- Traditional shell money ('Tabu') is still culturally used and recognized for ceremonial transactions in parts of the country?
- The famous 'Asaro Mudmen' traditionally wear terrifying clay helmets and body mud to intimidate rival tribes in folklore?
Live footage: Discover Papua New Guinea via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Papua New Guinea and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Papua New Guinea: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Papua New Guinea: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Papua New Guinea in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
