Cultural Overview: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a richly cultural, multi-dimensional destination providing a diverse range of attractions to increasing numbers of visitors. While only 5.5 million people call Papua New Guinea home, there are more than 850 different tribes and more than 800 languages to be found in this island nation.


Source: “Cultural Traditions of Papua New Guinea.” Globe Trotting with Goway. Winter 2010 – 40th Anniversary Edition 1: 7.