PNG

British

abbreviation

Papua New Guinea (international car registration)

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Example Sentences

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The Australian-flagged Coral Adventurer became stuck on a reef off the eastern coast of PNG at around 05:25 local time on Saturday.

From BBC

According to its website, Coral Expeditions has been running tours to PNG for about 20 years.

From BBC

Attempts on Sunday to free the ship by using its own engines and a tug boat were unsuccessful, PNG authorities told the ABC.

From BBC

It added they were monitoring the situation and would support PNG authorities if necessary.

From BBC

The deal ensures China will not have the same access to infrastructure in PNG as it does in other Pacific Islands, said Oliver Nobetau, project director of the Lowy Institute's Australia-PNG network.

From BBC

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