Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The official languages are English, Tok Pisin, and Hiri Motu. As of 2021, English is primarily used for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication, although only a small percentage of the population speak it as a first language. Tok Pisin, an English-based creole language, is widely spoken and serves as a lingua franca, with around 50% of the population using it as their primary language. Hiri Motu is spoken by a minority of the population. Papua New Guinea is home to over 800 indigenous languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. Some of the major indigenous languages include Enga, Melpa, and Kuman.

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Ethnic Groups:

Melanesian, Papuan, Negrito, Micronesian, Polynesian