Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
The first humans arrived in Tonga around 1000 B.C. The islands’ politics were highly centralized under the Tu’i Tonga, or Tongan king, by A.D. 950, an ...
Longitude: -175
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Tonga:
12,021.419 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat islands with limestone bedrock formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic rock.
Natural Resources:
Arable land, fish.
Industries:
Tourism, construction, fishing.
Population: 104,889
Over two-thirds of the population lives on the island of Tongatapu; only 45 of the nation's 171 islands are occupied.
Area: 747 km2
four times the size of Washington, DC
The western islands (making up the Tongan Volcanic Arch) are all of volcanic origin; the eastern islands are nonvolcanic and are composed of coral limestone and sand.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| ton | Tongan |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| TOP | Tongan paʻanga | T$ |
Capital City: Nuku'alofa
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 4:38 am (GMT+13:00)
The flag of Tonga has a red field. A white rectangle bearing a red Greek cross is superimposed in the canton.
Bordering Countries
Tonga has no bordering countries.
Tonga is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Tonga
You're in for a treat! Tonga is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and coral reefs
- Rich Polynesian culture and traditions
- Unique whale-watching opportunities
- Cyclone season from November to April
- Limited tourist infrastructure
- Variable weather conditions
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Tongan cuisine features seafood, root vegetables, and coconut.
- Popular dishes include Ota Ika and Lu Pulu.
- Fresh tropical fruits and locally caught fish are widely enjoyed.
- Go whale watching
- Relax on Ha'atafu Beach
- Visit the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa
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