Kingdom of Tonga is located in the west of the Oceania Continent, with a population of 106,146, making it the 191st
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Nuku'alofa with a total population of 24,500. The country
encompasses 748 square kilometers making it the 185th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with The South
Pacific Ocean.
King Tupou VI (full name: ʻAhoʻeitu ʻUnuakiʻotonga Tukuʻaho Tupou VI) is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves
that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. The Heir Apparent is his son, Prince Tupoutoʻa
ʻUlukalala (full name: Siaosi Manumataongo ʻAlaivahamamaʻo ʻAhoʻeitu Konstantin Tukuʻaho). Prime Minister Lord
Siale'ataonga Tu'Ivakano is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through election by Parliament.
He appoints the cabinet including Deputy Prime Minister Samiu Kuita Vaipulu. Its form of government is a constitutional
monarchy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4 November 1885.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Tongan and English. It counts among its major religions Christian. As
sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 4 FM, 1 Short Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location on Kao Island, its highest point at 1,033 meters and the Pacific Ocean,
its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is South Pacific Ocean, which measures 419 kilometers of Coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism and fishing. Its official
currency is the Tongan Pa’anga.
Here’s something you may not know about Tonga. Tonga - unique among Pacific nations - never completely lost its
indigenous governance and is the only monarchy left in the Pacific.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Nuku'alofa with a total population of 24,500. The country
encompasses 748 square kilometers making it the 185th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with The South
Pacific Ocean.
King Tupou VI (full name: ʻAhoʻeitu ʻUnuakiʻotonga Tukuʻaho Tupou VI) is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves
that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. The Heir Apparent is his son, Prince Tupoutoʻa
ʻUlukalala (full name: Siaosi Manumataongo ʻAlaivahamamaʻo ʻAhoʻeitu Konstantin Tukuʻaho). Prime Minister Lord
Siale'ataonga Tu'Ivakano is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through election by Parliament.
He appoints the cabinet including Deputy Prime Minister Samiu Kuita Vaipulu. Its form of government is a constitutional
monarchy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4 November 1885.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Tongan and English. It counts among its major religions Christian. As
sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 4 FM, 1 Short Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location on Kao Island, its highest point at 1,033 meters and the Pacific Ocean,
its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is South Pacific Ocean, which measures 419 kilometers of Coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism and fishing. Its official
currency is the Tongan Pa’anga.
Here’s something you may not know about Tonga. Tonga - unique among Pacific nations - never completely lost its
indigenous governance and is the only monarchy left in the Pacific.
| Blow holes! |
| Kao Island in the Ha'apai chain- Tonga's highest point |
| Museum in Nuku'alofa |
| Vai Lahi Lake on Niuafo'ou Island |
| Tongan Girls in traditional clothes |
| Traditional Tongan food including Lu Pulu (corned beef) and Lu Sipi (lamb's meat) |
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| Ata Island in the Tongatapu chain- Tonga's western and southernmost point |
| Port of Refuge at Neiafu on Vava'u island in the Vava'u chain |
| Niuafo'ou Island- Tonga's northernmost point |
| Pangai Harbour on Lifuka Island in Tonga's Ha'apai chain |
| Royal Palace at Nuku'alofa on Tongatapu Island- Tonga's capital and largest city |
| Tofua Island in Tonga's Ha'apai Island chain |
| Sunset on Ha'atafu Island |
| Main Street of Nuku'alofa |
| Tafahi Island- Tonga's easternmost point |
| Late Island |
