Papua New Guinea – Papua New Guinea's capital is Port Moresby

(Pronounced pap-yoo-uh nue gin-ee and pawrt mawrz-bee)

To remember the capital of Papua New Guinea, use the following mnemonic:

Papa was excited about his new guinea pig (Papua New Guinea); he was waiting at the port for the ship to moor by him (Port Moresby).

Interesting facts about Port Moresby:

- Natural Amphitheater: Port Moresby is uniquely framed by a striking natural amphitheater of steep coastal hills, wrapping dramatically around the deep waters of the Fairfax Harbour.

- Stilt Village: The capital incorporates historic coastal settlements built entirely on stilts over the shallow waters of the bay, preserving the traditional architecture and maritime lifestyle of the indigenous Motu-Koitabu people.

- Ridge City Layout: The urban landscape is physically fragmented by a series of steep ridges and valleys, meaning the city is divided into distinct, separated hubs like the downtown business district and the sprawling inland suburb of Waigani.