Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea spreads across the eastern half of the world’s second-largest island, cloaked in dense rainforests and ringed by coral reefs that shelter staggering marine life.

Across its rugged highlands and coastlines, more than 800 languages shape communities whose traditions range from vivid sing-sing festivals to intricate woodcarving and bilum weaving. Resource-rich yet infrastructure-poor, the nation balances mining and oil exports with delicate efforts to protect its ecosystems and customary land rights. As it navigates climate pressures and governance challenges, PNG’s cultural energy and natural abundance keep driving hopes for inclusive, sustainable growth.