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487. National Building
PNG is an independent parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth. The British monarch appoints a Governor General, recommended by the parliament, to represent him/her in PNG. A Prime Minister is elected by the parliament for each national election.
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• Photo Nicklas Nordborg
• Text Peter Waller and Thomas Nilsson