Southern Region, Papua New Guinea

Southern Region
Region
Coordinates: 7°55′S 145°50′E / 7.917°S 145.833°E / -7.917; 145.833
Country Papua New Guinea
Largest cityPort Moresby
Area
 • Total
202,542 km2 (78,202 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total
1,456,250
 • Density7.2/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)

Southern Region (formerly Papua Region) is one of four regions of Papua New Guinea. The region includes the national capital Port Moresby.

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