Here’s an overview of the provinces in Papua New Guinea, including their geography, population, languages, tribes, national parks, and key tourist sites.

Southern Region

Central Province
- Geography: Surrounds the National Capital District; features coastal areas and inland plains.
- Population: ~300,000
- Languages: Motu, Koitabu, English, Tok Pisin
- Tribes: Motu-Koitabu, Koiari
- Parks: Varirata National Park
- Tourist Sites: Sogeri Plateau, Kokoda Track, Hiri Moale Festival
Gulf Province
- Geography: Large wetlands, rivers (Kikori, Purari)
- Population: ~160,000
- Languages: Toaripi, Kerewo
- Tribes: Elema, Vailala
- Parks: Tonda Wildlife Management Area
- Tourist Sites: Kerema wetlands, Kikori River Basin
Milne Bay Province
- Geography: Scattered islands; Coral Triangle biodiversity
- Population: ~276,000
- Languages: Misima, Suau
- Tribes: Maisin, Dobuans
- Parks: Samarai Island Protected Area
- Tourist Sites: Trobriand Islands, Alotau, scuba diving
Oro (Northern) Province
- Geography: Mountainous, Oro Bay
- Population: ~176,000
- Languages: Orokaiva, Binandere
- Tribes: Orokaiva
- Parks: Kokoda Track starting point
- Tourist Sites: Tufi Fjords, World War II relics
Western Province (Fly)
- Geography: Largest province; Fly River system, wetlands
- Population: ~200,000
- Languages: Gogodala, Kiwai
- Tribes: Gogodala, Kiwai
- Parks: Tonda Wildlife Management Area
- Tourist Sites: Lake Murray, Balimo wetlands

Highlands Region

Eastern Highlands Province
- Geography: Mountainous terrain, coffee-growing area
- Population: ~600,000
- Languages: Gimi, Kainantu
- Tribes: Asaro, Simbu
- Parks: Mt. Gahavisuka Provincial Park
- Tourist Sites: Asaro Mudmen, Goroka Show
Chimbu (Simbu) Province
- Geography: Rugged terrain, Mount Wilhelm (highest peak)
- Population: ~376,000
- Languages: Kuman
- Tribes: Kuman, Salt Nomane
- Parks: Mount Wilhelm National Park
- Tourist Sites: Mount Wilhelm trek
Jiwaka Province
- Geography: Fertile Wahgi Valley
- Population: ~343,000
- Languages: Wahgi, Tok Pisin
- Tribes: Waghi, Minj
- Parks: Kimininga Rainforest
- Tourist Sites: Jiwaka Cultural Show
Western Highlands Province
- Geography: Highlands plateau, fertile valleys
- Population: ~362,000
- Languages: Melpa
- Tribes: Melpa
- Parks: Baiyer River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tourist Sites: Mt. Hagen Show
Southern Highlands Province
- Geography: Highlands peaks, rivers
- Population: ~510,000
- Languages: Huli, Kewa
- Tribes: Huli, Kewa
- Parks: Lake Kutubu Wildlife Area
- Tourist Sites: Huli Wigmen, Lake Kutubu
Hela Province
- Geography: Part of Highlands; Hides Gas Project
- Population: ~300,000
- Languages: Huli
- Tribes: Huli
- Parks: Hela Wildlife Reserve
- Tourist Sites: Tari Basin, Wigmen culture
Enga Province
- Geography: Highlands; river valleys
- Population: ~400,000
- Languages: Engan
- Tribes: Engans
- Parks: Porgera Mining Area
- Tourist Sites: Enga Cultural Show

Momase Region

Morobe Province
- Geography: Coastal region, Huon Gulf
- Population: ~674,000
- Languages: Kâte, Bukawa
- Tribes: Bukawa, Tami Islanders
- Parks: Wau Ecology Institute
- Tourist Sites: Lae War Cemetery, Salamaua
Madang Province
- Geography: Coastline, mountains, coral reefs
- Population: ~500,000
- Languages: Madang, Bel
- Tribes: Bel, Manam Islanders
- Parks: Madang Lagoon
- Tourist Sites: Manam Volcano, Kalibobo Lighthouse
East Sepik Province
- Geography: Sepik River Basin
- Population: ~433,000
- Languages: Abelam, Iatmul
- Tribes: Iatmul, Abelam
- Parks: Sepik River Wetlands
- Tourist Sites: Sepik River, Crocodile Festival
West Sepik (Sandaun) Province
- Geography: Coastal and inland forests
- Population: ~215,000
- Languages: Sandaun, Telefomin
- Tribes: Telefomin, Wamena
- Parks: Vanimo Beach
- Tourist Sites: Skouw border market

Islands Region

East New Britain Province
- Geography: Volcanic landscapes, coastal areas
- Population: ~328,000
- Languages: Tolai, Bainings
- Tribes: Tolai
- Parks: Rabaul Volcanological Observatory
- Tourist Sites: Rabaul, Duke of York Islands
West New Britain Province
- Geography: Rainforests, volcanic zones
- Population: ~264,000
- Languages: Nakanai
- Tribes: Nakanai, Kombe
- Parks: Garu Wildlife Reserve
- Tourist Sites: Hoskins, hot spring
New Ireland Province
- Geography: Long, narrow island
- Population: ~118,000
- Languages: Lavongai, Tikana
- Tribes: Lavongai
- Parks: Kavieng Lagoon
- Tourist Sites: Shark Calling Festival
Manus Province
- Geography: Smallest province; archipelago
- Population: ~60,000
- Languages: Titan, Manus
- Tribes: Manus Islanders
- Parks: Ndrolowa Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tourist Sites: Admiralty Islands
Autonomous Region of Bougainville
- Geography: Volcanic island, coral reefs
- Population: ~300,000
- Languages: Nasioi, Tok Pisin
- Tribes: Nasioi, Siwai
- Parks: Bougainville Barrier Reef
- Tourist Sites: Arawa, WWII wrecks

Gulf Province

Geography: Large wetlands, rivers (Kikori, Purari)
Population: ~160,000
Languages: Toaripi, Kerewo
Tribes: Elema, Vailala
Parks: Tonda Wildlife Management Area
Tourist Sites: Kerema wetlands, Kikori River Basin

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Milne Bay

Geography: Smallest province; archipelago
Population: ~60,000
Languages: Titan, Manus
Tribes: Manus Islanders
Parks: Ndrolowa Wildlife Sanctuary
Tourist Sites: Admiralty Islands

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Oro Province

Geography: Mountainous, Oro Bay
Population: ~176,000
Languages: Orokaiva, Binandere
Tribes: Orokaiva
Parks: Kokoda Track starting point
Tourist Sites: Tufi Fjords, World War II relics

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Western Province

Geography: Coastal and inland forests
Population: ~215,000
Languages: Sandaun, Telefomin
Tribes: Telefomin, Wamena
Parks: Vanimo Beach
Tourist Sites: Skouw border market

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