THE COUNTRY
Tonga - unique among Pacific nations - never completely lost its indigenous governance.
The archipelagos of "The Friendly Islands" were united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. Tonga became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900. It withdrew from the protectorate and joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1970. Tonga remains the only monarchy in the Pacific.
- Nuku'alofa;
- Ha'atafu Beach;
- Mapu'a 'a Vaea Blowholes;
- Pangaimotu Island
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalNuku'alofa
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Time ZoneUTC +13
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Telephone Code676
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Total Area747 Km2
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Population105 221 (2023 est.)
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Main LanguagesTongan, English
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CurrencyPa'anga (TOP)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 6100
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Airports6
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December)
Tongan 97%, part-Tongan 0.8%, other 2.2%, unspecified <0.1% (2016 est.)
Being excessively loud in public is considered very rude.
ʻOta ʻika — fresh, raw fish marinated in coconut milk and citrus juice; later the fish is typically combined with vegetables including tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, and hot peppers
Upper middle-income Pacific island economy; enormous diaspora and remittance reliance; key tourism and agricultural sectors; major fish exporter; rapidly growing Chinese infrastructure investments; rising methamphetamine hub
