Where is papua new guinea located

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is an independent country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated in the region of Oceania, and it is one of the most eastern countries in the world.

Papua New Guinea is bordered by:

• Indonesia to the west (the island of New Guinea is shared by both countries)
• The Solomon Islands to the east
• The Pacific Ocean to the north
• The Coral Sea to the south
• The Arafura Sea to the northwest

Papua New Guinea is an island country, with the mainland portion of the country being the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, which it shares with Indonesia. The country also includes many smaller islands, including Bougainville, New Britain, and New Ireland.

Papua New Guinea is located approximately:

• 100 km (62 miles) north of Australia
• 1,500 km (932 miles) northwest of New Zealand
• 3,000 km (1,864 miles) east of Indonesia

The country's capital and largest city is Port Moresby, which is located on the southeastern coast of the mainland.