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Port Moresby

Capital of Papua New Guinea
Country: Papua New Guinea
Currency: Kina (PGK)
Airport: Jackson Field · POM
Coords: 9.45°S, 147.18°E
391K
Population
240m
Elevation (avg)
GMT+10
Time Zone

About Port Moresby

Port Moresby is the capital city of Papua New Guinea, sitting on the shores of the Coral Sea at the south-eastern tip of the island of New Guinea. With a population of 391,000 people (2021), it is the largest city in Oceania outside Australia and New Zealand. The city blends modern government districts with vibrant local markets, coastal fishing communities, and proximity to outstanding tropical biodiversity.


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Papua New Guinea offers an eVisa for eligible travellers. Apply online before your trip.


Emergency Numbers

In case of emergency, please contact:

 Ambulance
000
 Fire
000
 Police
000
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Find Flights to Port Moresby

 Port Moresby – Jackson Field  |  Airport Code: POM

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Currency & Exchange Rate

The currency used in Port Moresby is the Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK).

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