Papua New Guinea
464,272 km² · 54th largest of 193
Land borders
Nearest countries
- Palau · 1720 km
- Timor-Leste · 1940 km
- Solomon Islands · 1950 km
- Micronesia · 2180 km
- Australia · 2260 km
- Nauru · 2710 km
Size
About 464,272 km², which is roughly the size of Cameroon.
Facts that mention Papua New Guinea
Which country has the most living languages?
Papua New Guinea, with over 800
Papua New Guinea has more than 800 living languages for about 10 million people, roughly a tenth of all the world's languages. Extremely rugged terrain keeps them distinct.
The Southern Cross constellation appears on the flags of which countries?
Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Papua New Guinea and Samoa
It is visible only from southern latitudes, which is why it is a natural symbol for southern-hemisphere states. Brazil's flag shows it as seen from above, mirrored.