Did
you know that New Guinea is the second largest island in the world
(following Greenland) and that its closest point to Australia is only
150 km (93 miles)? Here are some other fascinating facts and questions that we are
often asked about Papua New Guinea (PNG).
What time is it?
PNG is GMT +10 hours and does not have daylight savings time (we are too close to the equator). So we are 14 or 15 hours ahead of our friends and family in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Don't forget that it might be tomorrow in PNG because of crossing the International Date Line.
What time is it?
PNG is GMT +10 hours and does not have daylight savings time (we are too close to the equator). So we are 14 or 15 hours ahead of our friends and family in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Don't forget that it might be tomorrow in PNG because of crossing the International Date Line.
What is the temperature like?
On the coast, it is quite hot and humid, often soaring well into the 90s (33–38 C), and perhaps dipping into the “cold” temps of 70+ F (22–26 C). When go to Ukarumpa in the mountains, we can wake up to the 50s F (13–15 C) and potentially reach the 80s (27–31 C), but most of the time it's around a gorgeous 75 degrees (24 C).
What seasons does it have?
Rainy and less rainy. Rainy season tends to follow Dec–July and less rainy (some places call it “dry”) is Aug–Nov. However, the seasons will change depending on the part of the country.
What are the earthquakes like?
PNG is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which means volcanoes and earthquakes are relatively common. Because one plate of the earth’s crust is slipping under another, the ground will swell and roll, but buildings rarely get severely damaged (most are under two stories and are built on stilts out of flexible bush materials). The best quakes are when you can feel the building shaking for two minutes or more.
What is it like driving in PNG?
PNG motor laws are that vehicles drive on the left side of the road. In reality one drives on the side of the road that has less potholes. Many bridges in PNG have only one lane and may not be actually marked for who has the right of way. In order to figure out if you have the right of way, you just need to know where you which direction you are heading. Vehicles coming from the port city of Lae always have right of way. Unless you get on the north side of Madang town where vehicles driving toward Madang have the right of way.
What kind of fruit do you eat?
Bananas, bananas, bananas! PNG has hundreds of kinds of bananas, both eating and cooking (like plantains). We also love the variety of pineapples (but not Alex), mangoes, oranges, papaya, passion fruit.
What is its capital?
Port Moresby. PNG is made up of 22 provinces, two of which are brand new.
I don't hear much about PNG. Can I find its news anywere?
Sure! Have fun perusing these sites:
What is its tallest point?Mt. Wilhelm is 4,509 metres (14,793 ft), which means we can get snow. I know: a tropical island with snow. It’s weird.
Where can I find resources on Tok Pisin (PNG's trade language)?
Check out these cool sites!
What other questions would you like answered?
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