There is a rainy season which varies from province to province but is mainly from December to March. The high mountains receive occasional frost and even snow. The air is clean so watch out for sunburn, particularly in the Highlands, even on overcast days. Thongs, sneakers and sandshoes are not allowed in some bars and restaurants. In the Highlands, sturdy walking shoes are recommended as is a sweater or jacket for cool evenings.
Safari suits are acceptable business wear.
Rich and very diverse. Dugong live in the waters near the coast as do salt water crocodile. Port Moresby, the Capitol, with 250,000, Lae with 90,000, Madang, Mt. Hagen, Goroka and Rabaul. Approximately 4.5 million total population. There are K50, K20, K10, K5 and K2 notes and a K1 coin.