Countries that border Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea shares land borders with 1 country: Indonesia. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Papua New Guinea's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Papua New Guinea
- CapitalPort Moresby
- RegionMelanesia
- Land borders1
- Area462,840 km²
- Population11,781,559
- ISO codePG
Learning Papua New Guinea on the map
Knowing which countries border Papua New Guinea is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Papua New Guinea and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea borders 1 country: Indonesia.
Which countries share a border with Papua New Guinea?
The countries bordering Papua New Guinea are: Indonesia.
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.