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Papua New Guinea, abbreviated as PNG, is a country that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. Its capital, Port Moresby, is one of the largest cities in the South Pacific. The country is known for its cultural and biological diversity, with over 850 indigenous languages and at least as many traditional societies, making it one of the most heterogeneous countries in the world.
The terrain of Papua New Guinea is predominantly mountainous, with the highlands being the most densely populated area. The country is rich in natural resources, including gold, oil, and copper, which play a significant role in its economy. Despite this, much of the population lives in traditional societies and practices subsistence agriculture. Papua New Guinea is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, with Queen Elizabeth II as its monarch, represented by a governor-general.
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