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Papua New Guinea Neighboring Countries

Papua New Guinea is located in Melanesia (Oceania), with its capital in Port Moresby. The official languages are English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin. The currency is Papua New Guinean kina.

What are the neighboring countries of Papua New Guinea? Papua New Guinea shares land borders with 1 country. These Papua New Guinea neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Papua New Guinea at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Papua New Guinea neighboring countries are: Indonesia. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Papua New Guinea and its border countries. The map highlights Papua New Guinea in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Papua New Guinea

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Neighboring Countries of Papua New Guinea (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea shares land borders with 1 country.

What are the neighboring countries of Papua New Guinea?

The neighboring countries of Papua New Guinea are: Indonesia.

Which other countries in Oceania have the same number of neighbors as Papua New Guinea?

No other countries in Oceania have exactly 1 land border.

Which countries in Oceania have more neighbors than Papua New Guinea?

No countries in Oceania have more land borders than Papua New Guinea.

Which countries in Oceania have fewer neighbors than Papua New Guinea?

Countries in Oceania with fewer than 1 land borders: Tuvalu, Australia, Vanuatu, Norfolk Island, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Niue, Wallis and Futuna, and 16 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Papua New Guinea?

The capitals of countries bordering Papua New Guinea are:
  • Indonesia: Jakarta

What are the country codes of Papua New Guinea's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Papua New Guinea's neighbors are:
  • Indonesia: ID (ISO 2) / IDN (ISO 3)