Tonga is the only Pacific island nation never brought under foreign rule. It keeps a hereditary monarchy that has ruled without interruption for over a thousand years.
Tonga
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Easy learning about Tonga
The capital city of Tonga is Nuku’alofa, capital city of Tonga.
Word: Rugby
Meaning: favorite sport
Administrative Divisions
5 island divisions
- 'Eua
- Ha'apai
- Ongo Niua
- Tongatapu
- Vava'u
Where in the world is Tonga located?
Tonga is a Country located in the Polynesia sub-region in the continent of Oceania.
Basic Information
Capital City: Nuku’alofa, capital city of Tonga
Population: 103,742 (UN)
Area: 748 km² / 465 sq mi
People from Tonga are called: Tongans
Geography
Latitude: 21.210° S
Longitude: 175.163° 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)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: 10 Years
Physical Punishment: Flogging
Technical Information
TLD: .to
Calling Code: +676
MapGeo Name: Tonga
MapGeo Code: TO