Tonga
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Tonga is a Pacific kingdom with resilient island infrastructure, renewable-energy initiatives, vibrant cultural heritage, and sustainable fisheries development.
Tonga is a Country located in the Polynesia sub-region of the Oceania continent.
Easy learning about Tonga
The capital city of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
Word: Rugby
Meaning: favorite sport
Basic Information
Capital City: Nuku'alofa
Population: 104,597 (UN)
Area: 748 km² / 465 sq mi
People are called: Tongans
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
- 'Eua
- Ha'apai
- Ongo Niua
- Tongatapu
- Vava'u
Geography
Latitude: 20° 00' S
Longitude: 175° 00' W
Geographical Subregion: Polynesia
Continental Region: Oceania
Climate
tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 92 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.769
Mean Years of Schooling: 10,9
Expected Years of Schooling: 17,8
Life Expectancy at Birth: 72,9 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Protestant includes Free Wesleyan Church, Free Church of Tonga, Church of Tonga, Assembly of God, Seventh Day Adventist, Tokaikolo Christian Church, other
Second Most Predominant: Church of Jesus Christ
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Maximum Prison Sentence: 10 Years
Physical Punishment: Flogging
Technical Information
TLD: .to
Calling Code: +676
MapGeo Name: Tonga
MapGeo Code: TO