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Welcome to Papua New Guinea trivia! Papua New Guinea is the easternmost country in the world, located north of Australia in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The nation is made up of over 600 islands, making it one of the most geographically and culturally diverse countries in the world. This trivia includes questions about its history, geography, people, economy, and more. Papua New Guinea is an incredibly interesting country—if you're ready, let's dive into the trivia!


1) What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?

  • Port Moresby
  • Madang
  • Lae
  • Wewak

2) Which ocean borders Papua New Guinea to the north?

  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Southern Ocean

3) How many official languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 5
  • 8

4) What year did Papua New Guinea gain independence?

  • 1948
  • 1954
  • 1975
  • 1986

5) What is the currency used in Papua New Guinea?

  • Euro
  • Dollar
  • Kina
  • Yen

6) What is the official religion in Papua New Guinea?

  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism

7) What is the highest point in Papua New Guinea?

  • Mount Wilhelm
  • Mount Hagen
  • Mount Manam
  • Mount Bosavi

8) What is the national anthem of Papua New Guinea?

  • Eternal Father
  • O Arise All You Sons
  • O Cool Me Ye
  • Stand and Sing of Papua New Guinea

9) What is the population of Papua New Guinea?

  • 5 million
  • 7 million
  • 9 million
  • 11 million

10) What is the official name of Papua New Guinea?

  • Republic of Papua
  • Independent State of Papua
  • Independent State of Papua New Guinea
  • Independent Commonwealth of Papua New Guinea

11) What is the main export of Papua New Guinea?

  • Oil
  • Coffee
  • Fish
  • Cocoa

12) What is the capital of West New Britain province?

  • Wabag
  • Kokopo
  • Madang
  • Port Moresby

13) What is the official name of Papua New Guinea's flag?

  • The Lion Flag
  • The Southern Cross Flag
  • The Bird of Paradise Flag
  • The Star and Crescent Flag

14) How many provinces make up Papua New Guinea?

  • 5
  • 7
  • 9
  • 19

15) What is the major language spoken in Papua New Guinea?

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hiri Motu
  • Tok Pisin

16) How large is the population of the capital, Port Moresby?

  • 2.2 million
  • 1.2 million
  • 600,000
  • 300,000

17) What is the name of Papua New Guinea's largest lake?

  • Lake Kutubu
  • Lake Murray
  • Lake Kasiga
  • Lake Tebera

18) What is the main international airport in Papua New Guinea?

  • Port Moresby International Airport
  • Madang International Airport
  • Goroka International Airport
  • Lae Nadzab International Airport

19) What is the main holiday celebrated in Papua New Guinea?

  • Christmas
  • Easter
  • Independence Day
  • Thanksgiving

20) What is the average life expectancy of a person living in Papua New Guinea?

  • 65 years
  • 55 years
  • 45 years
  • 35 years

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