Tonga

Country Tonga
Capital Nukuʻalofa
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Paʻanga(TOP)
Languages Tongan & English

Nuku Alofa

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Tonga - unique among Pacific nations - never completely lost its indigenous governance. The archipelagos of "The Friendly Islands" were united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. Tonga became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900; it withdrew from the protectorate and joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1970. Tonga remains the only monarchy in the Pacific.

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Reports Tonga PM has resigned from Defence to 'appease' king says government source - Islands BusinessReports Tonga PM has resigned from Defence to 'appease' king says government source  Islands Business

Tonga becomes first Pacific island country to apply WHO's Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risk (STAR) - World Health Organization (WHO)Tonga becomes first Pacific island country to apply WHO's Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risk (STAR)  World Health Organization (WHO)

The sea 'began to boil': Freak volcanic eruption of Santorini 1300 years ago indicates huge blasts can occur during ... - Livescience.comThe sea 'began to boil': Freak volcanic eruption of Santorini 1300 years ago indicates huge blasts can occur during ...  Livescience.com

Tonga PM resigns as defence minister after meeting with King, makes room for noble - RNZTonga PM resigns as defence minister after meeting with King, makes room for noble  RNZ

Tonga awaits king's next move after prime minister flies to remote island to make apology - ABC NewsTonga awaits king's next move after prime minister flies to remote island to make apology  ABC News

7.2 magnitude quake strikes near Tonga - The Hindu7.2 magnitude quake strikes near Tonga  The Hindu

Tonga Policy Coherence for Implementation of TSDF II, SDGs & 2050 Strategy - ESCAP NewsTonga Policy Coherence for Implementation of TSDF II, SDGs & 2050 Strategy  ESCAP News

Tracking tsunami propagation and Island's collapse after the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai 2022 volcanic eruption from ... - Nature.comTracking tsunami propagation and Island's collapse after the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai 2022 volcanic eruption from ...  Nature.com

Local Strength, Global Impact: Tonga's Path to Climate Resilient Infrastructure - World Bank GroupLocal Strength, Global Impact: Tonga's Path to Climate Resilient Infrastructure  World Bank Group

Tonga country profile - BBC.comTonga country profile  BBC.com

Tongan attitudes to the world - The InterpreterTongan attitudes to the world  The Interpreter

Antarctic ozone hole starts amid questions about the impact of Hunga Tonga eruption | Copernicus - Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring ServiceAntarctic ozone hole starts amid questions about the impact of Hunga Tonga eruption | Copernicus  Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Eruption - NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryHunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Eruption  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Government of Tonga Lead on Strengthening Coordination for Enhanced Water Security - United Nations Development ProgrammeGovernment of Tonga Lead on Strengthening Coordination for Enhanced Water Security  United Nations Development Programme

Spotlight on Embassy Nuku'alofa, Tonga - United States Department of State - Department of StateSpotlight on Embassy Nuku'alofa, Tonga - United States Department of State  Department of State

Tonga: Parliamentarian suspended from parliament while LGBTQI+ community still lacks protection - CivicusTonga: Parliamentarian suspended from parliament while LGBTQI+ community still lacks protection  Civicus

Quake info: Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Tonga, 135 km northeast of Middelburg Island, Eua, on ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Tonga, 135 km northeast of Middelburg Island, Eua, on ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Outcome of the Fifteenth Pacific Health Ministers Meeting, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, 20-22 September 2023 - World Health Organization (WHO)Outcome of the Fifteenth Pacific Health Ministers Meeting, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, 20-22 September 2023  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tonga volcano triggered seafloor debris stampede - BBC.comTonga volcano triggered seafloor debris stampede  BBC.com

A powerful force: building back stronger from Tonga's tsunami - World Bank GroupA powerful force: building back stronger from Tonga's tsunami  World Bank Group

Secretary Blinken's Trip to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia - United States Department of State - Department of StateSecretary Blinken's Trip to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia - United States Department of State  Department of State

Tonga's King Tupou VI in Vava'u for critical talks on dispute with PM - ABC NewsTonga's King Tupou VI in Vava'u for critical talks on dispute with PM  ABC News

Hulita Veve: The Tonga netball captain continuing to live out her late father's dream at the Pacific Games 2023 - OlympicsHulita Veve: The Tonga netball captain continuing to live out her late father's dream at the Pacific Games 2023  Olympics

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability - United States ... - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken and Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku at a Joint Press Availability - United States ...  Department of State

The United States-Tonga Relationship - United States Department of State - Department of StateThe United States-Tonga Relationship - United States Department of State  Department of State

In Tonga, illuminating the connections between gender and the environment - UN WomenIn Tonga, illuminating the connections between gender and the environment  UN Women

Fighting childhood obesity in Tonga: Creating supportive environments for kids to lead healthier lives - World Health Organization (WHO)Fighting childhood obesity in Tonga: Creating supportive environments for kids to lead healthier lives  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tonga's shirtless Olympic flag bearer Pita Taufatofua reveals Olympic comeback plans - OlympicsTonga's shirtless Olympic flag bearer Pita Taufatofua reveals Olympic comeback plans  Olympics

How the Tonga Hunga volcano produced the most intense lightning ever seen - BBC.comHow the Tonga Hunga volcano produced the most intense lightning ever seen  BBC.com

Tonga: Enhancing infrastructure resilience - United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionTonga: Enhancing infrastructure resilience  United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Tonga strengthens early warnings on World Tsunami Awareness Day - United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionTonga strengthens early warnings on World Tsunami Awareness Day  United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Preparedness saves lives through rapid response to volcanic eruption in Tonga - World Health Organization (WHO)Preparedness saves lives through rapid response to volcanic eruption in Tonga  World Health Organization (WHO)

Generation of equatorial plasma bubble after the 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption | Scientific Reports - Nature.comGeneration of equatorial plasma bubble after the 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption | Scientific Reports  Nature.com

Super League Rivals Round: Castleford Tigers vs Leeds Rhinos text commentary - as it happened - Sky SportsSuper League Rivals Round: Castleford Tigers vs Leeds Rhinos text commentary - as it happened  Sky Sports

Tonga's Vava'u island to host critical talks between King and PM - ABC NewsTonga's Vava'u island to host critical talks between King and PM  ABC News

Dawn of New Era: Kingdom of Tonga Undertakes Historic Conservation Milestone - Island Conservation - Island Conservation NewsDawn of New Era: Kingdom of Tonga Undertakes Historic Conservation Milestone - Island Conservation  Island Conservation News

[2 Years Since the Tonga Eruption] The People of Tonga Overcome the Double Blow of a Tsunami and COVID-19 ... - JICA[2 Years Since the Tonga Eruption] The People of Tonga Overcome the Double Blow of a Tsunami and COVID-19 ...  JICA

Stress testing and Principles workshop in Tonga - United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionStress testing and Principles workshop in Tonga  United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Pacific Partnership Concludes Final 2023 Mission in the Kingdom of Tonga - Pacific CommandPacific Partnership Concludes Final 2023 Mission in the Kingdom of Tonga  Pacific Command

Tonga walks a tightrope on its Chinese debts - The InterpreterTonga walks a tightrope on its Chinese debts  The Interpreter

Tonga National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateTonga National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Uncharted waters: the standoff between Tonga's King and government - devpolicy.orgUncharted waters: the standoff between Tonga's King and government  devpolicy.org

US’s Blinken visits Tonga, warns of ‘predatory’ Chinese aid - Al Jazeera EnglishUS’s Blinken visits Tonga, warns of ‘predatory’ Chinese aid  Al Jazeera English

Germany and Tonga: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office - Auswärtiges AmtGermany and Tonga: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office  Auswärtiges Amt

AJ Styles: It’d Be Awesome If Tama Tonga Came To WWE, I Hoped It’d Happen A Long Time Ago - WrestlezoneAJ Styles: It’d Be Awesome If Tama Tonga Came To WWE, I Hoped It’d Happen A Long Time Ago  Wrestlezone

Two years on, the Tonga tsunami shows effective risk communication saves lives - Tonga - ReliefWebTwo years on, the Tonga tsunami shows effective risk communication saves lives - Tonga  ReliefWeb

U.S. Relations With Tonga - United States Department of State - Department of StateU.S. Relations With Tonga - United States Department of State  Department of State

Tonga's political standoff continues as tensions boil over in Parliament with MPs suspended - RNZTonga's political standoff continues as tensions boil over in Parliament with MPs suspended  RNZ

Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Samoa and Tonga - Sierra Leone TelegraphCommonwealth Secretary-General to visit Samoa and Tonga  Sierra Leone Telegraph

Tonga undersea volcano created most intense lightning storm ever recorded - Space.comTonga undersea volcano created most intense lightning storm ever recorded  Space.com

Dr Mo'ale 'Otunuku wins Vava'u 14 By-election - Matangi TongaDr Mo'ale 'Otunuku wins Vava'u 14 By-election  Matangi Tonga

Tonga Eruption Triggered Massive 'Equatorial Plasma Bubble' - Scientific AmericanTonga Eruption Triggered Massive 'Equatorial Plasma Bubble'  Scientific American

Tonga's Cabinet says king's attempt to sack ministers was unconstitutional - BenarNewsTonga's Cabinet says king's attempt to sack ministers was unconstitutional  BenarNews

Record-breaking Tonga undersea volcano disrupted satellite signals in space - Space.comRecord-breaking Tonga undersea volcano disrupted satellite signals in space  Space.com

This volcanic eruption reached so high it depleted the ozone layer - The Washington PostThis volcanic eruption reached so high it depleted the ozone layer  The Washington Post

Middelburg Island, Eua, Tonga, Earthquakes: Latest Quakes - VolcanoDiscoveryMiddelburg Island, Eua, Tonga, Earthquakes: Latest Quakes  VolcanoDiscovery

Blinken criticises China's 'problematic behaviour' during visit to Tonga - ReutersBlinken criticises China's 'problematic behaviour' during visit to Tonga  Reuters

Did the Tonga eruption cause this year's extreme heat? - Livescience.comDid the Tonga eruption cause this year's extreme heat?  Livescience.com

Tonga 45-24 Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened - The GuardianTonga 45-24 Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened  The Guardian

Hoodies sell out in Tonga as El Niño brings wintry chill - The GuardianHoodies sell out in Tonga as El Niño brings wintry chill  The Guardian

Nobles demand Tonga PM to respect King's decision - 'I love my King', Hu'akavameiliku says - RNZNobles demand Tonga PM to respect King's decision - 'I love my King', Hu'akavameiliku says  RNZ

King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor - Asia Pacific ReportKing’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor  Asia Pacific Report

South Africa 49-18 Tonga: Springboks put one foot in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with bonus-point win - Eurosport COMSouth Africa 49-18 Tonga: Springboks put one foot in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with bonus-point win  Eurosport COM

Tonga disaster highlights the hidden dangers of underwater volcanoes - The Washington PostTonga disaster highlights the hidden dangers of underwater volcanoes  The Washington Post

Antony Blinken calls China’s behaviour in the Pacific ‘problematic’ on visit to Tonga - The GuardianAntony Blinken calls China’s behaviour in the Pacific ‘problematic’ on visit to Tonga  The Guardian

Crown Prince attends Second Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue (JPIDD) - Matangi TongaCrown Prince attends Second Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue (JPIDD)  Matangi Tonga

Tonga's PM reportedly steps down from roles - RNZTonga's PM reportedly steps down from roles  RNZ

Blinken Arrives in Tonga, Warns of 'Predatory' Chinese Aid - Voice of America - VOA NewsBlinken Arrives in Tonga, Warns of 'Predatory' Chinese Aid  Voice of America - VOA News

Policy Dialogues with Tonga(October 24-25, 2023) : Ministry of Finance - mof.go.jpPolicy Dialogues with Tonga(October 24-25, 2023) : Ministry of Finance  mof.go.jp

Ha`apai, Tonga, Earthquakes: Latest Quakes | VolcanoDiscovery - VolcanoDiscoveryHa`apai, Tonga, Earthquakes: Latest Quakes | VolcanoDiscovery  VolcanoDiscovery

Privy Council to meet in Vava'u - Matangi TongaPrivy Council to meet in Vava'u  Matangi Tonga

Tofua Island, Ha`apai, Tonga, Earthquakes: Latest Quakes - VolcanoDiscoveryTofua Island, Ha`apai, Tonga, Earthquakes: Latest Quakes  VolcanoDiscovery

Tonga underwater volcano CO2 dwarfed by other emissions | Fact check - USA TODAYTonga underwater volcano CO2 dwarfed by other emissions | Fact check  USA TODAY

Fostering a collaborative approach to strengthening transparent Constituency Development Funds in Tonga - United Nations Development ProgrammeFostering a collaborative approach to strengthening transparent Constituency Development Funds in Tonga  United Nations Development Programme

Record-smashing Tonga volcano sheds new light on how underwater volcanoes blow - CBC.caRecord-smashing Tonga volcano sheds new light on how underwater volcanoes blow  CBC.ca

Ireland 59 - 16 Tonga - Match Report & Highlights - Sky SportsIreland 59 - 16 Tonga - Match Report & Highlights  Sky Sports

Pacific Partnership Returns to Tonga for the First Time in Ten Years - DVIDSPacific Partnership Returns to Tonga for the First Time in Ten Years  DVIDS

Ireland 59-16 Tonga: Johnny Sexton breaks record as Irish claim bonus-point World Cup win - BBCIreland 59-16 Tonga: Johnny Sexton breaks record as Irish claim bonus-point World Cup win  BBC

Tonga ends Rugby World Cup with win against Romania - The Associated PressTonga ends Rugby World Cup with win against Romania  The Associated Press

Tonga eruption caused fastest ever underwater flow - NIWATonga eruption caused fastest ever underwater flow  NIWA

Tongan Prime Minister gives up defence portfolio after meeting with King Tupou VI - New Zealand HeraldTongan Prime Minister gives up defence portfolio after meeting with King Tupou VI  New Zealand Herald

[SPDMM 2023] HADR “Tonga assist”: “Embarking as much freight as possible and unloading it very quickly” - defense.gouv.fr[SPDMM 2023] HADR “Tonga assist”: “Embarking as much freight as possible and unloading it very quickly”  defense.gouv.fr

Tonga's Vava'u island to host critical talks between King and PM - ABC NewsTonga's Vava'u island to host critical talks between King and PM  ABC News

Tonga's king has lost confidence in the government, triggering a week of drama in the kingdom - ABC NewsTonga's king has lost confidence in the government, triggering a week of drama in the kingdom  ABC News

HIGHLIGHTS | South Africa v Tonga - Rugby World CupHIGHLIGHTS | South Africa v Tonga  Rugby World Cup

International Seabed Authority to consider bid to oust Greenpeace - ABC NewsInternational Seabed Authority to consider bid to oust Greenpeace  ABC News

Tonga's Fekitoa looking forward to 'our toughest game' against Ireland and seeing old friends - The Associated PressTonga's Fekitoa looking forward to 'our toughest game' against Ireland and seeing old friends  The Associated Press

England 22 - 18 Tonga - Match Report & Highlights - Sky SportsEngland 22 - 18 Tonga - Match Report & Highlights  Sky Sports

Japan-Tonga Foreign Minister's Meeting - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Tonga Foreign Minister's Meeting  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Tonga's stalemate between King and PM shows signs of clearing - ABC NewsTonga's stalemate between King and PM shows signs of clearing  ABC News

Tonga’s king attempts to strip prime minister of defense portfolio - Radio Free AsiaTonga’s king attempts to strip prime minister of defense portfolio  Radio Free Asia

Improved sustainability of the demersal line fishery in Tonga - NIWAImproved sustainability of the demersal line fishery in Tonga  NIWA

HIGHLIGHTS | Ireland v Tonga - Rugby World CupHIGHLIGHTS | Ireland v Tonga  Rugby World Cup

Pollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga - World RugbyPollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga  World Rugby

Cardinals Sign Another Defensive Lineman With Khyiris Tonga - AZCardinals.comCardinals Sign Another Defensive Lineman With Khyiris Tonga  AZCardinals.com

Tonga: 'One of the worst Pacific volcano eruptions in years' - Red Cross BlogsTonga: 'One of the worst Pacific volcano eruptions in years'  Red Cross Blogs

Tonga Eruption Blasted Unprecedented Amount of Water Into Stratosphere - NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryTonga Eruption Blasted Unprecedented Amount of Water Into Stratosphere  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

5.4-magnitude Quake Hits 108 Km SSE Of Pangai, Tonga -- USGS - UrduPoint News5.4-magnitude Quake Hits 108 Km SSE Of Pangai, Tonga -- USGS  UrduPoint News

How the Tonga volcano eruption could have warmed the planet, study says - Fox WeatherHow the Tonga volcano eruption could have warmed the planet, study says  Fox Weather

Reinvigorated by Nature: A Journey to Late Island, Tonga - Island Conservation - Island Conservation NewsReinvigorated by Nature: A Journey to Late Island, Tonga - Island Conservation  Island Conservation News