Port Moresby in Tok Pisin, population is about 255,000, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The city is located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua, on the southeastern coast of the island of New Guinea. The area on which the city was founded has been inhabited by the Motu-Koitabu people for centuries. In September 1975, Port Moresby became capital city of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby is served by Jacksons International Airport, which is the biggest international airport and Air Force base in the country.