Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost country in the Oceania region, as well as the second-largest country in the region after Australia. The country has a land area of 462,840 square kilometers (178,700 square miles), and a population of 7,675,000 people. The capital city of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 850 different languages spoken. The majority of the population is Christian, although there is a significant minority of Muslims. The main economic activity in Papua New Guinea is agriculture, with coffee, cocoa, and timber being the main exports. Papua New Guinea is a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. The Prime Minister is the head of the government, and the unicameral Parliament is the legislative body. The judiciary is independent of the executive and legislature. Papua New Guinea is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, and the Melanesian Spearhead Group. It is also a signatory to the Biketawa Declaration, which seeks to promote stability and good governance in the Pacific region.