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Tonga, a constitutional monarchy, is the only South Pacific country never to have been colonized by a foreign power, and in fact, the kingship has been handed down through many generations, beginning in the 10th century.

The archipelago of Tonga, affectionately called the "Friendly Islands," consists of 171 islands, with only 45 inhabited. There are four island groups including the mostly low-lying Tongatapu group, the volcanic and coral Ha'apai group; the flat coral islands of the Vava'u group, and the volcanic Niuas group in the far north.

Tonga personifies the beauty of the South Pacific. It has an abundance of remote (almost endless) white sand beaches, all protected by reefs. Snorkeling and scuba conditions are pure perfection, and the Tongan people are very welcoming.

The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, with a strong recent push into light industrial manufacturing.

For additional info about Tonga history go here.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Kingdom of Tonga

Population 99,000

Capital City Nuku'alofa (24,500)

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Languages Tongan, English

Official Currency Pa'anga

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Religions Christian, others

Land Area 720 sq km (278 sq miles)

Latitude/Longitude 21 14S, 175º 22W

Highest Point on Kao Island, 3,380 ft. (1,030 m)

Time and Date in Nuku'alofa

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Maps

Tonga Large Color Map here

Tonga Map CIA version here

Tonga Outline Map here

Tonga Maps at UT here

Oceania Maps here

Suggested Links

Tonga (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Tonga Government here

Tonga Photos here

Tonga Tourism here

Ha'apai Group Information here

Tongatapu Island Information here

Vava'u Group Information here

Climate Tonga's climate is tropical and quite pleasant. Conditions are moderated by the prevailing trade winds.

Note that Tonga seasons are just the opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere, as Spring is (Sept-Nov), Summer is (Dec-Feb), Fall is (Mar-May) and Winter is (Jun-Aug).