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General Country Information List of Categories
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- What is the website for the Manufacturing Council of PNG?
- How can I contact the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum?
- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
- What is the population of PNG?
- Must I carry my drivers licence with me when driving?
- Is there a departure tax from PNG?
- Are there any duties to be paid on items imported into PNG?
- How many provinces are there in PNG?
- What sort of agriculture products are produced in PNG?
- What are the main things imported into PNG?
- What sort of things / commodities does PNG export?
- What are the main ports in PNG?
- Where is the Misima gold mine?
- Who owns the Misima open pit gold/silver mine?
- Where is Salamaua?
- How can I contact the Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
- Where is the OkTedi mine?
- When did gold production commence at Ok Tedi? When did copper concentrate production start?
- Who are the main shareholders of the Ok Tedi Mine?
- How many people are employed by the Ok Tedi Mine? (OTML)
- Does OTML - Ok Tedi Mine perform any health services?
- How many beds does the OTML run Tabubil Health Centre have?
- Where is Kudjip?
- What is the currency used in PNG?
- What banknotes are available / used in PNG?
- What coins are used in PNG?
- What are the sizes of PNG coins?
- How can I obtain PNG Postage Stamps?
- Does PNG have any nuclear power plants?
- What is transportation like - can I Rent a Car? Are they expensive? Do I need a special driver's license?
- Are there any Jedi's in PNG?
- What time Zone is Papua New Guinea in? Does PNG have Daylight Saving?
- What are the main religions of PNG?
- Who built the house of parliament?
- Where can I find out about the Anglican Church in PNG?
- How many Universities are there in PNG?
- Are there any mines in PNG?
- Has any oil been discovered in PNG?
- What are the main newspapers in PNG?
- Do you have any background information about the country called Papua New Guinea?
- Where can I find out more information about PNG?
- What is or where is Port Moresby?
- is there any import/export directory of PNG business orgnizations. if there then send me.
- Where can I arrange a porter/guide to go on the kokoda trail without going through a trekking company?
- do u in need of teachers in your country??? if so...wat particular subjects u r in need? thanks
- who is the wealthiest person in Papua New Guinea today, 2007
- Where on your beautiful site can we find 'prices' for hotels, tours and airfares?
- Have you heard of Toulambi tribe, if so, where they were last seen? I know they are nomads living around the Owen range
- do you need a permit to use metal detector in the hunt for gold nuggets if so where do you go and are there any areas open to prospecting?
- What is the yearly rainfall of Papua new Guinea and What are the highest and lowest elevations?
- What do most people in Papua New Guinea do for entertaiment?
- Hi, I was wondering about the rates of tax, as I may be coming up there to work.
Thanks in advance
Jon
- Can you import domestic animals into PNG?
- Would TV's from Australia work in PNG
- Are there any position vacants available in Telikom?
- How is sago normally eaten in the Gulf province? How palatable is it really?
- I smoke. Should one bring cigs into PNG or are they cheaper than say Aus,and readily avaiable there?
- what does PNG have to offer? What are the impacts tourists have on the Kokoda track?
- interested in volunteering program but want to be there for sing-sing. thanks
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- What is the website for the Manufacturing Council of PNG?
http://www.pngmade.org.pg
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- How can I contact the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum?
Try ga@pngchamberminpet.com.pg or +675 321 2988 and facsimile +675 321 7107
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- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
The best time to visit Papua New Guinea is during the off-peak season and that is early March to the end of November.
During this period there are long weekends due to Public Holidays, plus School holidays that see heavy booking of domestic flights. It is recommended that you contact your nearest Air Niugini Sales office for checks on flight loads.
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- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
The best time to visit Papua New Guinea is during the off-peak season and that is early March to the end of November.
During this period there are long weekends due to Public Holidays, plus School holidays that see heavy booking of domestic flights. It is recommended that you contact your nearest Air Niugini Sales office for checks on flight loads.
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- What is the population of PNG?
The population was reported as being in excess of 5 million people for the Year 2000 population census.
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- Must I carry my drivers licence with me when driving?
Yes it is a legal requirement. The police can and will take you to the police station if you can not produce your drivers licence.
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- Is there a departure tax from PNG?
There is a K30.00 tax when departing the country which is included in your airline ticket. There is also a K60.00 facilities charges tax imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This is collected at the time you buy your ticket and is included in the airfare calculations.
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- Are there any duties to be paid on items imported into PNG?
The majority of goods imported into the country are subject to customs duty however since the introduction of GST the applicable rate of duty has been zero percent in most instances. (GST is payable). Higher duty is usually levied on items which can be produced locally in PNG and items which are considered luxury items. If you want to import anything then please contact customs agents familiar with PNG for information.
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- How many provinces are there in PNG?
There are 20 provinces; Bougainville, Central, Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, Enga, Gulf, Madang, Manus, Milne Bay, Morobe, National Capital, New Ireland, Northern, Sandaun, Southern Highlands, Western, Western Highlands, West New Britain.
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- What sort of agriculture products are produced in PNG?
Coffee, cocoa, coconuts, palm kernels, tea, rubber, sweet potatoes, fruit, vegetables, poultry, pork, vanilla
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- What are the main things imported into PNG?
Machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, fuels, chemicals.
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- What sort of things / commodities does PNG export?
Oil, gold, copper ore, logs, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, crayfish, prawns, tuna and maybe soon refined petroleum products.
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- What are the main ports in PNG?
The main ports for large ships are Lae, Madang, Port Moresby and Rabaul.
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- Where is the Misima gold mine?
The Misima open pit gold/silver mine lies to the east of Misima Island, 200km east of mainland Papua New Guinea in Milne bay Province. The mine closed in 2005
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- Who owns the Misima open pit gold/silver mine?
It is owned by Misima Mines Pty. Ltd., a joint venture between Placer Dome Inc (80%) and the PNG state-owned Orogen Minerals Ltd (20%).
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- Where is Salamaua?
Situated twenty miles to the south of Lae, Morobe Province, Salamaua is a sleepy little weekend get-away for the local residents. However, in the 1920s Salamaua was a thriving port until it was demolished in WWII.
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- How can I contact the Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
Try lcci@global.net.pg or +675 472 2340 and facsimile +675 472 6038
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- Where is the OkTedi mine?
The mine is located on a world-class, copper-gold ore body at Mount Fubilan in the Star Mountains of the Western Province of PNG, close to the border of West Papua / Irian Jaya.
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- When did gold production commence at Ok Tedi? When did copper concentrate production start?
Production of gold ore began in 1984. Copper concentrate production began in 1987.
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- Who are the main shareholders of the Ok Tedi Mine?
OTML's shareholders are PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd. (52 per cent), the State of PNG (30 per cent, 2.5 per cent of which is held on behalf of mine area landowners and 12.5 per cent of which is held on behalf of the people of Western Province) and Inmet Mining Corporation from Canada (18 per cent).
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- How many people are employed by the Ok Tedi Mine? (OTML)
About 2000 people. 92 per cent of OTML's employees are PNG citizens, and more than a third of these are from the Western Province and local areas.
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- Does OTML - Ok Tedi Mine perform any health services?
OTML provides health services to its workforce and villages within the Mine Lease Area. The services are also available to other areas of the North Fly region, on a referral basis.
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- How many beds does the OTML run Tabubil Health Centre have?
Tabubil Health Centre has a 24-bed hospital, 10-bed isolation unit and outpatients department. The centre treats more than 12,000 patients a month. Services cover general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, maternal and child health clinics, family planning, cervical cancer testing, dental laboratory, x-ray, occupational health, and community and public health.
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- Where is Kudjip?
Kudjip is in the Western Highland Province -- The capital of Western Highlands is Mount Hagen.
The Church of the Nazarene has a mission hospital at Kudjip.http://www.kudjipnazarenehospital.org
http://www.brucesteffes.net/scrapbook/png/photoalbum.php
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- What is the currency used in PNG?
The Kina is the main unit of currency and it is divided into 100 toea. 1 and 2 toea coins were phased out in early 2007.
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- What banknotes are available / used in PNG?
The country has K100, K50, K20, K10, K5 and K2 notes. (K = Kina)
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- What coins are used in PNG?
The country uses K1.00, 50 toea, 20 toea, 10 toea, 5 toea silver coins. Copper one toea and two toea coins were pahsed out in the first part of 2007.
Some other coins have been minted on special occassions (K100 gold coin and K10, K5 coins)
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- What are the sizes of PNG coins?
- Phased out in 2007 -- 1 toea = 17.65 mm
- Phased out in 2007 -- 2 toea = 21.72 mm
- 5 toea = 19.53 mm
- 10 toea = 23.72 mm
- 20 toea = 28.65 mm
- 50 toea = 30 mm (7 sided)
- K1 = 32.72 mm with central hole of 6.9mm.
For more info look at http://www.bankpng.gov.pg
Notes -- http://www.bankpng.gov.pg/kinatoea/notes/index.htm
Coins -- http://www.bankpng.gov.pg/kinatoea/coins/index.htm
Numismatics (Collectors Items) -- http://www.bankpng.gov.pg/kinatoea/comm/index.htm
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- How can I obtain PNG Postage Stamps?
The PNG Post office has a philatelic bureau located in the Boroko Post Office. It is possible to purchase stamps through mail-order by sending to The manager, PNG Philatelic Bureau, PO Box 1 Boroko, Papua New Guinea and requesting details. The contact telephone number is +675 300 3720 / 300 3718 // Facsimile +675 325 2502. I believe they will accept American Express, Visa Card and MasterCard for payment.
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- Does PNG have any nuclear power plants?
PNG does not have any nuclear power plants. PNG Produces electricty by the following means.
Fossil fuel: 55% Hydro: 45%
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- What is transportation like - can I Rent a Car? Are they expensive? Do I need a special driver's license?
In major towns and cities in Port Moresby, car rental is possible. The four major car rental companies are Hertz, Avis, Budget and Thrifty. Smaller towns have local rental companies. Depending on the size of the car one intends to hire the cost will vary. In PNG, you will find that on top of the basic rental fee, there is a per kilometre charge. Your valid drivers license is acceptable for up to three months of arrival into PNG.
Some smaller domestic centres have car rentals but do not have credit card facilities and because of this substantial cash deposit fees are charged. Payment must be in PNG Kina cash only. The amount of deposits vary depending on the car size and the destination.
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- Are there any Jedi's in PNG?
Unlike the Australian census form the PNG year 2000 census form did not allow for Jedi's so it is not possible to answer that question.
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- What time Zone is Papua New Guinea in? Does PNG have Daylight Saving?
PNG is ten hours ahead of England. (GMT / UTC) Whilst parts of USA are experiencing yesterday - PNG is well and truly into the afternoon of the next day. PNG is too close to the equator to have daylight saving as there is only about half an hour between sunrise in the summer months and the winter mnths.
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- What are the main religions of PNG?
44% Protestant, 22% Catholic and 34% pantheistic beliefs
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- Who built the house of parliament?
Not sure but Fletcher's ring a bell for some reason. Possibly Fletcher Morobe Construction in 1984. The same people that built the International and Domestic terminals at Jackson's aiport.
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- Where can I find out about the Anglican Church in PNG?
As a starting point I would recommend the Port Moresby Diocesian website at http://portmoresby.anglican.org whilst this is not for the whole of PNG it is the only active site for the Anglican Church in PNG.
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- How many Universities are there in PNG?
There are six universities in the country. Some of them are the University of Technolgy in Lae, the University of Goroka and the main one -- the University of PNG in Port Moresby.
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- Are there any mines in PNG?
Apart from the closed Bougainville Copper Mine some of the other mines are located at Ok Tedi, Misima, Porgera and Lihir.
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- Has any oil been discovered in PNG?
Oil is flowing from near Lake Kutubu in the Southern Highlands. Another area is Gobe.
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- What are the main newspapers in PNG?
The Post Courier
The National
and another one was the The Independent. It has now closed.
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- Do you have any background information about the country called Papua New Guinea?
The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975.
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- Where can I find out more information about PNG?
Try the CIA World Fact book -- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pp.html Another very good place to visit is the PNG Business and Tourism Directory at http://www.pngbd.com
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- What is or where is Port Moresby?
Port Moresby refers to both the urbanised area of the National Capital District and more specifically, the main business area. Other neighbourhoods of Port Moresby can be considered to include Koki, Konedobu, Badili, Gabutu, Kila Kila, Matirogo, Three Mile, Kaugere, Sabama, Korobosea, Four Mile, Hohola, Hohola North, Boroko, Gordon, Gordon North, Erima, Saraga, Six Mile, Seven-Mile, Waigani, Morata and Gerehu.
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- is there any import/export directory of PNG business orgnizations. if there then send me.
Try the PNG Business directory -- http://www.pngbd.com
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- Where can I arrange a porter/guide to go on the kokoda trail without going through a trekking company?
I am not sure where. Have you talked to Gail at PNGBD.COM?
http://www.pngbd.com
I trust her to give you an honest answer.
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- do u in need of teachers in your country??? if so...wat particular subjects u r in need? thanks
Try contacting the International Education Agency.The IEA operates 22 independent schools in Papua New Guinea with an enrolment of
5000 students. They are PNG's oldest and largest private education provider.
http://www.iea.ac.pg/ -- http://www.iea.ac.pg/jobs.htm
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- who is the wealthiest person in Papua New Guinea today, 2007
Most likley a politician but what do you mean by "wealth". I have been told that wealth in PNG is not measured in the same way as wealth in other countries. A man with 5 wives and 30 kids might have no money to his name but be far wealthier than the man with the most money.
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- Where on your beautiful site can we find 'prices' for hotels, tours and airfares?
Prices change and I do not have pricing information.
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- Have you heard of Toulambi tribe, if so, where they were last seen? I know they are nomads living around the Owen range
I suggest looking at the following web site. It may be able to help you. -- http://www.runningman.tv/about/thefuture.htm
There is another web site but it is by way of paid subscription -- http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/index/KFB9QFX6P19N0WDK.pdf -- so unless you pay you will not be able to read about the tribe let alone see if the article suits your requirments.
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- do you need a permit to use metal detector in the hunt for gold nuggets if so where do you go and are there any areas open to prospecting?
Are you a citizen of PNG or a foreigner? It would be very difficult for a foreign person to gain access to land legally especially if you were looking for gold.
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- What is the yearly rainfall of Papua new Guinea and What are the highest and lowest elevations?
This is a difficult question to answer. The rainfall in PNG varies very widely from mere millimetres to metres of rain depending on whereabouts in the country you are. As far as I know the lowest elevation is sea level and the highest mountain is Mt Wilhelm at 4509 metres (14793 feet)
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- What do most people in Papua New Guinea do for entertaiment?
A tricky question. PNG is so diverse that there is not one sterotypical answer to your question. I would say, however, that if they are near a TV set during the Australian Rugby League State of Origin matches then they would be watching TV.
Normally there are dances (disco and traditional) to attend. Church functions, school functions, radio, TV, sports events, reading, playing games. I suppose PNG people are no different to anyone else in the world they will find entertainment if they want to be entertained.
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- Hi, I was wondering about the rates of tax, as I may be coming up there to work.
Thanks in advance
Jon
It is usually about 47% for an expatriate worker.
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- Can you import domestic animals into PNG?
Yes, it is a lengthy process and any domestic animal usually needs to be placed in quarantine for 3 or more months. I will see if I can find out more info on this.
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- Would TV's from Australia work in PNG
PNG uses PAL B. Analogue TV's (Not digital) will work 100% okay in PNG. PNG has one television station -- http://www.emtv.com.pg -- serving the major towns but cable TV is usually available. Cable TV offers over 20 channels in some locations. -- http://www.hitron.com.pg -- If you can afford it you can also have satellite TV but due to the fringe area reception you will need a large attenna.
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- Are there any position vacants available in Telikom?
You would have to ask Telikom PNG -- http://www.telikompng.com.pg/
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- How is sago normally eaten in the Gulf province? How palatable is it really?
I gave this question to a person from Kerema to answer but they have not got back to me. Sorry.
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- I smoke. Should one bring cigs into PNG or are they cheaper than say Aus,and readily avaiable there?
Not being a smoker I had to ask around for this answer. It seems that cigarettes will set you back about K7.00 for a pack of 20 if you buy the locally made ones.
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- what does PNG have to offer? What are the impacts tourists have on the Kokoda track?
The land of the unexpected. Over 800+ languages makes PNG very unique.
What do you mean by impact? They leave some rubbish behind but help to prop up the village economy. Not all tourists leave rubbish behind. Some just leave footprints and happy memories.
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- interested in volunteering program but want to be there for sing-sing. thanks
Sing sings happen throughout the year. Some provinces even hold cultural shows on an annual basis. I am sure you will find a sing sing even if you are only in the country for a week.
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