Head of state: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor General The Rt Hon. Michael Ogio
Head of government: Samuel Tei Abal, a.i.
Type of state: parliamentary democratic monarchy in the Commonwealth of Nations
Land area: 462,840 km2
Capital: Port Moresby
Population: 6.88 million
Languages: English, Tok Pisin (pidgin English), Hiri Motu as well as 800 indigenous dialects
Currency: Kina (PGK)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 9.48 billions
Change over previous year: +8%
Per capita GDP: USD 1,376
Swiss colony: 110 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 21.31m
Change over previous year: +4,632%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 0.08 million
Change over previous year: -15.9%