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___ TongaDestination Tonga, a virtual travel guide to the Friendly Islands. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Tonga's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this South Pacific islands kingdom, e.g.: official web sites of Tonga, country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, and local news from Tonga.
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Kingdom of Tonga |
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 Flag of Tonga Background: Tonga, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean south of Samoa, also known as the Friendly Islands, it comprises 176 islands, 36 of them are inhabited. Tonga is the only monarchy in the Pacific since Taufa'ahau (King George) in 1875 declared Tonga a constitutional monarchy, he also gave Tonga its first constitution. In 1970 the former British protectorate acquired its independence. Almost two-thirds of Tonga's population live on the main island Tongatapu, on which the capital city Nuku'alofa is located. related countries: United Kingdom other Polynesian islands: American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia (Tahiti), Niue, Pitcairn, Samoa, Tuvalu |
 Official Name: Kingdom of Tonga short form: Tonga former: Friendly Islands ISO Country Code: to Time: Local Time = UTC +13h Actual Time: Thu-Aug-28 20:40 Capital City: Nuku'alofa (pop. 25 000) Government: Type: Constitutional Monarchy (since 1875) Independence: 4 June 1970 (from UK protectorate) Geography: Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, south of Samoa. Area: total 748 sq. km. Terrain: Volcanic islands and low raised coral islands surrounding soaring volcanoes. Climate: Subtropical, slightly cooler and less humid than most tropical areas. From November to April is cyclone season. People: Nationality: Tongan(s) Population: 110 000 Ethnic Groups: Polynesian 98%, Europeans Religion: Christian Languages: Tongan, English Literacy: 98.5% Natural resources: Fish, fertile soil. Currency: Tongan Pa'anga (TOP) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of TongaGovernment of the Kingdom of TongaOfficial government web site of the Kingdom of Tonga. Tonga Consulate General in San Francisco Intergovernmental organisations Pacific Islands Forum Inter-governmental organization for the cooperation between the countries of the Pacific Ocean. Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Intergovernmental organisation of the Pacific islands. Tonga MapsMap of TongaPolitical map of Tonga.  Google
Earth TongaZoomable satellite view of Tonga. Google
Earth Nuku'alofaZoomable satellite view of Tonga's capital city.  Map
of PolynesiaMap of the countries in Polynesia, the island states in the eastern part of Oceania. Map
of Oceania and the Pacific IslandsReference map of Australia/Oceania. |
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| Tonga News Planet Tonga newswire Tonga community portal with news and views. Matangi Tonga Breaking news from Tonga. Tonga on the 'NET Provides also news and information on the islands and peoples of the Kingdom of Tonga. Taimi 'o Tonga Times of Tonga Online (in Tongan). Tonga Star Tonga news in English and Tongan. The CocoNET Wireless Australia based Pacific Islands News and Information. Pacific Islands Report Up-to-date news of all the islands of the South Pacific. |
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Arts & CulturePacific Legends and Oral HistoryTales and stories of the Pacific. Polynesian Cultural Center A portal to Polynesian culture. |
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Business & EconomyTonga Communications Corporation (TCC)Transportation Airlines Airlines Tonga Airlines Tonga Air Fiji Ltd is a joint venture between Fiji's longest serving domestic carrier, Air Fiji and one of Tonga's leading travel agents, Teta Tours Ltd. Peau Vava'u Tonga's Domestic Airline. Royal Tongan Airlines Site about the former national carrier Royal Tongan Airlines. |
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Destination Tonga - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Tonga: Eua, Ha'apai, Niuas, Tongatapu, Vava'u, Nuku'alofaAccommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Tonga Experience Tonga tourism and traveler information by the Tonga Visitors Bureau. Tonga on the 'NET A Kingdom of Tonga portal. Marketonga Travel Travel and accommodation information for the Kingdom of Tonga. Travel to Tonga, South Pacific islands Veteran travel writer David Stanley about Tonga. South Pacific South Pacific Tourism Organisation Inter-governmental body for the tourism sector in the South Pacific Islands, find information on: accommodation, activities, online bookings and news. Travel advice Travel advice for Tonga Travel advice for Tonga by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia. |
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EducationAtenisi InstituteAn institute for critical education in the South Pacific (needs an update). Tupou College Toloa Oldest secondary operating College for boys in the Pacific Islands, founded in 1866. University of the South Pacific Premier institution of tertiary education in the Pacific region, jointly owned by the governments of twelve island countries, USP is an international centre of excellence for teaching, research and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life. University of the South Pacific Libraries The Main Library of the University of the South Pacific based at Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji. |
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EnvironmentEnvironment: TONGA'S MOUNTAIN OF RUBBISHIslands Business article about the country's biggest environmental problem. Matangi Tonga News: Environment Articles related to Tonga's environment. South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) The Pacific region's major intergovernmental organisation charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources. |
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HistoryTonga - A Short Pre-HistoryGives you an insight of Tonga's history. |
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SearchTe Puna Web DirectoryTonga related index by the National Library of New Zealand. Additional Information on TongaBBC News Country Profile: TongaBackground Notes: Tonga Governments on the WWW: Tonga Open Directory Project: Tonga Wikipedia: Tonga The World Factbook -- Tonga |
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