

In 2007, it entered the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement with other 11 island countries including Cook Islands, Soloman Islands and Vanuatu.
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While agricultural sector accounts for majority of the labour force, minerals and energy sector contributes the most in terms of exports.There is also a small but increasing production of value-added products such as coconut products and spices. The country mainly produces cash crops such as coffee and cocoa, with half of the labour force involving in production, processing and exports. High level of seasonal rainfall with a moderate tropical climate provides favourable farming environment. With over 85% of the population lives in the rural area, agriculture is the major economic activity which provides livelihood for Papuan.Papua New Guinea adopted four official languages which include English, Hiri Motou, Tok Pisin and Sign Language. Thanks to its topography with mountains and jungles, it keeps the populations isolated and makes it easier for them to preserve their unique languages. With only 8.4 million population, there are almost 850 indigenous languages spoken, making it the world’s most linguistically diverse country. It has become a constitutional monarchy under the British Commonwealth.
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The country is a former Australian colony for almost 70 years and it gained its full independence in 1975.Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the country has several volcanoes and is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. It encompasses the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and many outlying islands including New Ireland, New Britain and Bougainville. Papua New Guinea is an island country located in the north of Australia and the southwest of Pacific Ocean.
