The Independent State of Papua New Guinea   Head of State : Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General Paulias Matane Prime Minister : Sir Michael Somare Capital : Port Moresby Land area : 462,840 sq km (178,704 sq miles) Population : 5.9 million (UN, 2005) Major Language : English (official), Pidgin, native languages Major Religions : Christianity, indigenous beliefs Life expectancy : 55 years (men), 56 years (women) (UN) Monetary Unit : 1 kina = 100 toea Main exports : Gold, petroleum, copper, coffee, palm oil, logs Per Capita Income : US $660 (World Bank, 2006) Internet domain :  .pg Intl Dialling Code :  +675 Website