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Travel destinations and attractions of Tonga, a Pacific Island kingdom known for its natural beauty.

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Travel destinations and attractions of Tonga, a Pacific Island kingdom known for its natural beauty.

Tonga - Lonely Planet

The kingdom of Tonga is perched just east of the international date line: when it's a fun-packed Saturday at the beach in Samoa,
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/tonga
Tonga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga, is a Polynesian sovereign state and archipelago comprising 177 islands of which 52 islands are inhabited. The total surface area is about 750 square kilometres (290 sq mi) scattered over 700,000 square kilometres (270,000 sq mi) of the southern Pacific Ocean. It has a population 103,000 people of whom 70% reside on the main island of Tongatapu.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga

With over 170 islands full of wonder and un-spoilt beauty, there are plenty of unforgettable adventures on offer for any traveller in the Kingdom of Tonga.
http://www.thekingdomoftonga.com
Tonga Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Tonga, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tonga
Should I go to Tonga? - Tonga Forum - TripAdvisor

Answer 1 of 78: Am thinking of visiting but it is a long way? Is it an awesome place? What can I do there?
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g294141-i5178-k3858200-Should_I_go_to_Tonga-Tonga.html
Tourism Tonga: The Best Year-round South Pacific Holiday Destination

Official website of the Tonga Tourism Authority. Learn about Tonga. Plan holidays. See attractions. Browse businesses.
http://www.tongaholiday.com
The 10 Best Tonga Hotels - TripAdvisor

Tonga Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 3,309 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 42 hotels in Tonga.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294141-Tonga-Hotels.html
Tonga Hotels, Hostels and Accommodation - Lonely Planet

Book independently reviewed accommodation in Tonga. Read 12 hotel reviews and book from 49 cheap hotels, hostels and B&Bs at Lonely Planet.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/tonga/hotels
Tonga: Food and Drink - Goway Travel

Learn about the food and drink of Tonga. Travel ideas include packages, tours, flights and more. Request a free brochure to plan your trip.
https://www.goway.com/travel-information/australia-south-pacific/tonga/food-and-drink/
Food and Drink in Tonga - World Travel Guide

Tonga Food and Drink guide. Details on Tonga foods and regional specialities, types of food available in Tonga and tourist info on restaurants, tipping and drinking age. If going to Tonga for you is really all about the food & drink, then this is a must read for you.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/tonga/food-and-drink
Pacific Islands, Tonga Transport Transport Options - Pacific Tourism Guide

Tonga accommodation, things to do and travel information. The Kingdom of Tonga is a beautiful, unspoiled island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. Tonga, also known as the
http://www.pacifictourism.travel/region/pacific-islands/pacific-islands---tonga/transport

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Kingdom of Tonga Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga (Tongan)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Ko e ʻOtua mo Tonga ko hoku tofiʻa" "God and Tonga are my inheritance"
Anthem: "Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga" "Song of the King of the Tongan Islands"

Capital and largest city	Nukuʻalofa 21°08′S 175°12′W / 21.133°S 175.200°W / -21.133; -175.200
Official languages	Tongan English
Ethnic groups (2018 ^[1])	97% Tongan 0.7% Euronesians 2.3% others
Religion (2016) ^[2]	96.9% Christianity —53.7% Methodism —18.6% Mormonism —14.2% Catholicism —10.4% other Christian 2.2% Baháʼí Faith 0.5% no religion 0.3% others
Demonym(s)	Tongan
Government	Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy

• Monarch	Tupou VI
• Prime Minister	Samiu Vaipulu (Acting)
• Assembly Speaker	Fatafehi Fakafanua

Legislature	Legislative Assembly
Independence from the United Kingdom

• Independence declared	4 June 1970

Area
• Total	748 km² (289 sq mi) (175th)
• Water (%)	4.0
Population
• 2021 census	100,209^[3] (199th)
• Density	139/km² (360.0/sq mi) (76th^a)
GDP (PPP)	2019 estimate
• Total	$655 million
• Per capita	$6,496^[4]
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	$493 million
• Per capita	$4,888^[4]
Gini (2021)	27.1^[5] low inequality
HDI (2022)	0.739^[6] high (98th)
Currency	Paʻanga (TOP)
Time zone	UTC +13
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Drives on	Left
Calling code	+676
ISO 3166 code	TO
Internet TLD	.to
Based on 2005 figures.

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Tonga - Lonely Planet

The kingdom of Tonga is perched just east of the international date line: when it's a fun-packed Saturday at the beach in Samoa,
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/tonga
Tonga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga, is a Polynesian sovereign state and archipelago comprising 177 islands of which 52 islands are inhabited. The total surface area is about 750 square kilometres (290 sq mi) scattered over 700,000 square kilometres (270,000 sq mi) of the southern Pacific Ocean. It has a population 103,000 people of whom 70% reside on the main island of Tongatapu.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga

With over 170 islands full of wonder and un-spoilt beauty, there are plenty of unforgettable adventures on offer for any traveller in the Kingdom of Tonga.
http://www.thekingdomoftonga.com
Tonga Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Tonga, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tonga
Should I go to Tonga? - Tonga Forum - TripAdvisor

Answer 1 of 78: Am thinking of visiting but it is a long way? Is it an awesome place? What can I do there?
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g294141-i5178-k3858200-Should_I_go_to_Tonga-Tonga.html
Tourism Tonga: The Best Year-round South Pacific Holiday Destination

Official website of the Tonga Tourism Authority. Learn about Tonga. Plan holidays. See attractions. Browse businesses.
http://www.tongaholiday.com
The 10 Best Tonga Hotels - TripAdvisor

Tonga Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 3,309 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 42 hotels in Tonga.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294141-Tonga-Hotels.html
Tonga Hotels, Hostels and Accommodation - Lonely Planet

Book independently reviewed accommodation in Tonga. Read 12 hotel reviews and book from 49 cheap hotels, hostels and B&Bs at Lonely Planet.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/tonga/hotels
Tonga: Food and Drink - Goway Travel

Learn about the food and drink of Tonga. Travel ideas include packages, tours, flights and more. Request a free brochure to plan your trip.
https://www.goway.com/travel-information/australia-south-pacific/tonga/food-and-drink/
Food and Drink in Tonga - World Travel Guide

Tonga Food and Drink guide. Details on Tonga foods and regional specialities, types of food available in Tonga and tourist info on restaurants, tipping and drinking age. If going to Tonga for you is really all about the food & drink, then this is a must read for you.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/tonga/food-and-drink
Pacific Islands, Tonga Transport Transport Options - Pacific Tourism Guide

Tonga accommodation, things to do and travel information. The Kingdom of Tonga is a beautiful, unspoiled island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. Tonga, also known as the
http://www.pacifictourism.travel/region/pacific-islands/pacific-islands---tonga/transport

Kingdom of Tonga Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga (Tongan)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Ko e ʻOtua mo Tonga ko hoku tofiʻa" "God and Tonga are my inheritance"
Anthem: "Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga" "Song of the King of the Tongan Islands"

Capital and largest city	Nukuʻalofa 21°08′S 175°12′W / 21.133°S 175.200°W / -21.133; -175.200
Official languages	Tongan English
Ethnic groups (2018 ^[1])	97% Tongan 0.7% Euronesians 2.3% others
Religion (2016) ^[2]	96.9% Christianity —53.7% Methodism —18.6% Mormonism —14.2% Catholicism —10.4% other Christian 2.2% Baháʼí Faith 0.5% no religion 0.3% others
Demonym(s)	Tongan
Government	Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy

• Monarch	Tupou VI
• Prime Minister	Samiu Vaipulu (Acting)
• Assembly Speaker	Fatafehi Fakafanua

Legislature	Legislative Assembly
Independence from the United Kingdom

• Independence declared	4 June 1970

Area
• Total	748 km² (289 sq mi) (175th)
• Water (%)	4.0
Population
• 2021 census	100,209^[3] (199th)
• Density	139/km² (360.0/sq mi) (76th^a)
GDP (PPP)	2019 estimate
• Total	$655 million
• Per capita	$6,496^[4]
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	$493 million
• Per capita	$4,888^[4]
Gini (2021)	27.1^[5] low inequality
HDI (2022)	0.739^[6] high (98th)
Currency	Paʻanga (TOP)
Time zone	UTC +13
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Drives on	Left
Calling code	+676
ISO 3166 code	TO
Internet TLD	.to
Based on 2005 figures.

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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