Tonga

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

Nuku Alofa

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Introduction

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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Tonga - Wikipedia
Tonga - CIA World Fact Book
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Pacific Championships: Dates, times, fixtures as New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa face off - Sky SportsPacific Championships: Dates, times, fixtures as New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa face off  Sky Sports

The Wrap: All to play for in Kiwis-Tonga showdown - NRL.comThe Wrap: All to play for in Kiwis-Tonga showdown  NRL.com

Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls? - RNZTonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?  RNZ

'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star set for Kiwis - National Indigenous Times'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star set for Kiwis  National Indigenous Times

Tonga Unveils New Tourism Brand, ‘The Friendly Islands’, to Boost Global Appeal and Showcase Its Unique Heritage - Travel And Tour WorldTonga Unveils New Tourism Brand, ‘The Friendly Islands’, to Boost Global Appeal and Showcase Its Unique Heritage  Travel And Tour World

How Tonga and WHO are joining forces to strengthen dengue outbreak response - World Health Organization (WHO)How Tonga and WHO are joining forces to strengthen dengue outbreak response  World Health Organization (WHO)

Impact of water vapor on stratospheric temperature after the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption: direct radiative cooling versus indirect warming by facilitating large particle formation | npj Climate and Atmospheric Science - NatureImpact of water vapor on stratospheric temperature after the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption: direct radiative cooling versus indirect warming by facilitating large particle formation | npj Climate and Atmospheric Science  Nature

Warriors Watch: Stats wrapped from Pacific Championships - warriors.kiwiWarriors Watch: Stats wrapped from Pacific Championships  warriors.kiwi

Activities supported by the Heritage Emergency Fund in TONGA - unesco.orgActivities supported by the Heritage Emergency Fund in TONGA  unesco.org

Pacific Island Countries Gather in Tonga to Strengthen Intellectual Property Landscape - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Pacific Island Countries Gather in Tonga to Strengthen Intellectual Property Landscape  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivation - NZ Herald'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivation  NZ Herald

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in the South Pacific - The HinduTsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in the South Pacific  The Hindu

Cameron Smith lodges furious complaint as NRL world slams blatant 'robbery' - Yahoo News AustraliaCameron Smith lodges furious complaint as NRL world slams blatant 'robbery'  Yahoo News Australia

Samoa vs Tonga 'could rival Origin', says Voss - Sport NationSamoa vs Tonga 'could rival Origin', says Voss  Sport Nation

Pacific Championships Team Lists: Week 3 - NRL.comPacific Championships Team Lists: Week 3  NRL.com

Australia welcomes Tongan Royal Family - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsAustralia welcomes Tongan Royal Family  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Tonga - Welcome to the United NationsTonga  Welcome to the United Nations

Live updates: Tonga v Samoa rugby league Pacific Championship - RNZLive updates: Tonga v Samoa rugby league Pacific Championship  RNZ

'Bigger than rugby league': Gardiner hopes to harness Pacific passion - NRL.com'Bigger than rugby league': Gardiner hopes to harness Pacific passion  NRL.com

As it happened: Samoa salute on wet and wild Sunday; Jillaroos dominate - NRL.comAs it happened: Samoa salute on wet and wild Sunday; Jillaroos dominate  NRL.com

Extremely offline: what happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet | Samanth Subramanian - The GuardianExtremely offline: what happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet | Samanth Subramanian  The Guardian

League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise - 1NewsLeague's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise  1News

Toa Samoa seal commanding win over Tonga after 90-minute weather delay - NZ HeraldToa Samoa seal commanding win over Tonga after 90-minute weather delay  NZ Herald

Putting plans into action: Tonga prepares its workforce for future public health emergencies - World Health Organization (WHO)Putting plans into action: Tonga prepares its workforce for future public health emergencies  World Health Organization (WHO)

'Passion over pain': Inside Samoa's dramatic three-hour win - NRL.com'Passion over pain': Inside Samoa's dramatic three-hour win  NRL.com

Tonga's emerging star steps into the spotlight - Pacific Media NetworkTonga's emerging star steps into the spotlight  Pacific Media Network

Mele Tonga-Grant makes history as Hutt’s first elected Pasifika woman councillor - Pacific Media NetworkMele Tonga-Grant makes history as Hutt’s first elected Pasifika woman councillor  Pacific Media Network

Pacific Championships Round 3 Teams: Tonga lose Toia and Utoikamanu - Flashscore.comPacific Championships Round 3 Teams: Tonga lose Toia and Utoikamanu  Flashscore.com

Aus to tour Tonga - Netball.com.auAus to tour Tonga  Netball.com.au

Samoa gun’s recovery from NRL flop; 90min lightning drama nearly ruins game: Big Hits - fox sportsSamoa gun’s recovery from NRL flop; 90min lightning drama nearly ruins game: Big Hits  fox sports

Tonga name Taumalolo to face Kiwis - Sport NationTonga name Taumalolo to face Kiwis  Sport Nation

Rising half ‘misses the mark’; sad rugby league reality that must be fixed — Talking Pts - fox sportsRising half ‘misses the mark’; sad rugby league reality that must be fixed — Talking Pts  fox sports

Moana v Tonga XIII - NRL.comMoana v Tonga XIII  NRL.com

Full Match Replay: Tonga XIII v Toa Samoa - NRL.comFull Match Replay: Tonga XIII v Toa Samoa  NRL.com

Pride on the line as Kaufusi vows improved showing from Tonga - NRL.comPride on the line as Kaufusi vows improved showing from Tonga  NRL.com

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #52 - 19th May 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #52 - 19th May 2025  ReliefWeb

Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL - Yahoo News AustraliaTime for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL  Yahoo News Australia

Pacific Championships Press Conference: Tonga v Samoa - Week 2, 2025 - NRL.comPacific Championships Press Conference: Tonga v Samoa - Week 2, 2025  NRL.com

As it happened: Kumuls hold off Aitu; Moana beat Tonga - NRL.comAs it happened: Kumuls hold off Aitu; Moana beat Tonga  NRL.com

Samoa overcomes lightning delay to storm into Pacific Cup final - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSamoa overcomes lightning delay to storm into Pacific Cup final  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Live: Samoa v Tonga – Pacific Championships rugby league test - stuff.co.nzLive: Samoa v Tonga – Pacific Championships rugby league test  stuff.co.nz

Chinese Embassy in Tonga Holds the Learning Outcomes Sharing Session for Tongan Participants - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Embassy in Tonga Holds the Learning Outcomes Sharing Session for Tongan Participants  fmprc.gov.cn

Tonga’s boost despite dual blow; Kiwis unleash debutant: Pacific Championships Team Lists - fox sportsTonga’s boost despite dual blow; Kiwis unleash debutant: Pacific Championships Team Lists  fox sports

A Volcano Erupted 6,000 Miles Away. Why Did It Shake the Ground 16,000 Feet Deep in Alaska? - SciTechDailyA Volcano Erupted 6,000 Miles Away. Why Did It Shake the Ground 16,000 Feet Deep in Alaska?  SciTechDaily

Team News | Tonga's debut for Tigers in PREM Cup - Leicester TigersTeam News | Tonga's debut for Tigers in PREM Cup  Leicester Tigers

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #65 - 11th July 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #65 - 11th July 2025  ReliefWeb

Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay - ABC NewsSamoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay  ABC News

Notes from a field visit in Tonga - UnicefNotes from a field visit in Tonga  Unicef

King commissions Queen Salote International Wharf upgrade - Matangi TongaKing commissions Queen Salote International Wharf upgrade  Matangi Tonga

Tonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss - RNZTonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss  RNZ

Kiwis and Ferns double-header: What you need to know - RNZKiwis and Ferns double-header: What you need to know  RNZ

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #57 - 6 th June 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #57 - 6 th June 2025  ReliefWeb

Final destination: Kiwis desperate to extend Foran farewell tour - NRL.comFinal destination: Kiwis desperate to extend Foran farewell tour  NRL.com

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #60 - 16th June 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #60 - 16th June 2025  ReliefWeb

'High-risk traffic offending': 23 arrests as South Akl league celebrations spill onto roads - NZ Herald'High-risk traffic offending': 23 arrests as South Akl league celebrations spill onto roads  NZ Herald

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends the Deck Reception Held by Chinese Naval Hospital Ship "Silk Road Ark"_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends the Deck Reception Held by Chinese Naval Hospital Ship "Silk Road Ark"_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

FULL TIME: Samoa vs Tonga - Week 2, 2025 - NRL News - Zero TackleFULL TIME: Samoa vs Tonga - Week 2, 2025 - NRL News  Zero Tackle

Pacific Championships round two AS IT HAPPENED: Samoa smashes Tonga in match that lasted over three hours due to lightning delay - NinePacific Championships round two AS IT HAPPENED: Samoa smashes Tonga in match that lasted over three hours due to lightning delay  Nine

Tonga Poised to Be the First Country to Recognize Rights of Whales - Inside Climate NewsTonga Poised to Be the First Country to Recognize Rights of Whales  Inside Climate News

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #58 - 9th June 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #58 - 9th June 2025  ReliefWeb

Hi-tech aerial and street mapping imagery of Tongatapu and Lifuka, starts today - Matangi TongaHi-tech aerial and street mapping imagery of Tongatapu and Lifuka, starts today  Matangi Tonga

Commonwealth to host Latimer House Dialogue in Tonga - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth to host Latimer House Dialogue in Tonga  thecommonwealth.org

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami warning issued - Times of India7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami warning issued  Times of India

Tonga bets on China deal to modernise farming ahead of general election - Pacific Media NetworkTonga bets on China deal to modernise farming ahead of general election  Pacific Media Network

FINAL TEAMS: Tonga vs Samoa – Week 2, Pacific Championships 2025 - Zero TackleFINAL TEAMS: Tonga vs Samoa – Week 2, Pacific Championships 2025  Zero Tackle

Chinese Embassy in Tonga Holds Reception to Celebrate PLA’s 98th Anniversary - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Embassy in Tonga Holds Reception to Celebrate PLA’s 98th Anniversary  fmprc.gov.cn

Grant Assistance to the Kingdom of Tonga: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for Enhancing Border Management Capacity through the Introduction of the eMRP (Electronic Machine-Readable Passport)” - mofa.go.jpGrant Assistance to the Kingdom of Tonga: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for Enhancing Border Management Capacity through the Introduction of the eMRP (Electronic Machine-Readable Passport)”  mofa.go.jp

Pacific Championships Late Mail: May back on deck; Halasima to start - NRL.comPacific Championships Late Mail: May back on deck; Halasima to start  NRL.com

'Celebrate safely': Police message to fans ahead of league clash - NZ Herald'Celebrate safely': Police message to fans ahead of league clash  NZ Herald

Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns named for Tonga, Jillaroos - NZ Sports WireKiwis, Kiwi Ferns named for Tonga, Jillaroos  NZ Sports Wire

23 arrests made in Auckland after fiery Samoa v Tonga test played in Australia - stuff.co.nz23 arrests made in Auckland after fiery Samoa v Tonga test played in Australia  stuff.co.nz

Last time they met: Kiwis v Tonga XIII - NRL.comLast time they met: Kiwis v Tonga XIII  NRL.com

Halasima to make Test debut for in battle of Brisbane - warriors.kiwiHalasima to make Test debut for in battle of Brisbane  warriors.kiwi

Pacific championships week two: Samoa, Australia, Cooks and PNG record wins - RNZPacific championships week two: Samoa, Australia, Cooks and PNG record wins  RNZ

Tonga vs Kiwis is more than a match - it's a cultural, tactical shift - Pacific Media NetworkTonga vs Kiwis is more than a match - it's a cultural, tactical shift  Pacific Media Network

Tonga XIII named for New Zealand Kiwis clash - NRL.comTonga XIII named for New Zealand Kiwis clash  NRL.com

'Filthy' Isaako leading Kiwis redemption mission - NRL.com'Filthy' Isaako leading Kiwis redemption mission  NRL.com

Kiwis axe giant for Pacific clash - News.com.auKiwis axe giant for Pacific clash  News.com.au

Taumalolo to answer Tonga SOS for Kiwis showdown: Woolf - National Indigenous TimesTaumalolo to answer Tonga SOS for Kiwis showdown: Woolf  National Indigenous Times

Watch Papua New Guinea v Tonga Live - Kayo SportsWatch Papua New Guinea v Tonga Live  Kayo Sports

Magic, pain and lightning strikes: The crazy 175 minutes that kept Samoa alive - The Sydney Morning HeraldMagic, pain and lightning strikes: The crazy 175 minutes that kept Samoa alive  The Sydney Morning Herald

Queen of Tonga visits UNSW to support women’s health initiatives - UNSW SydneyQueen of Tonga visits UNSW to support women’s health initiatives  UNSW Sydney

Watch New Zealand v Tonga Live - Kayo SportsWatch New Zealand v Tonga Live  Kayo Sports

Huge boost for Tonga as they seek NZ miracle - Yahoo News AustraliaHuge boost for Tonga as they seek NZ miracle  Yahoo News Australia

Mate Ma’a Tonga Lose Jason Taumalolo for Pacific Clash against Samoa - Samoa Global NewsMate Ma’a Tonga Lose Jason Taumalolo for Pacific Clash against Samoa  Samoa Global News

Australian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century - CSIROAustralian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century  CSIRO

"Paradise in Isolation": Tonga and the Fight for Influence in the Pacific - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs"Paradise in Isolation": Tonga and the Fight for Influence in the Pacific  Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

Tonga: Building infrastructure resilience in an isolated, hazardous world - UNDRRTonga: Building infrastructure resilience in an isolated, hazardous world  UNDRR

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends the Recovery Ceremony for Tonga's First Referred Patients Treated in China_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends the Recovery Ceremony for Tonga's First Referred Patients Treated in China_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Utoikamanu, Toia, Halasima head list of Tonga debutants - NRL.comUtoikamanu, Toia, Halasima head list of Tonga debutants  NRL.com

Canada Finish Fourth in Pacific Nations Cup After Fierce Battle with Tonga - Rugby CanadaCanada Finish Fourth in Pacific Nations Cup After Fierce Battle with Tonga  Rugby Canada

'Robbed': Cameron Smith, Paul Gallen fume as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck escapes sin bin for contentious obstruction act - Nine'Robbed': Cameron Smith, Paul Gallen fume as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck escapes sin bin for contentious obstruction act  Nine

New England Patriots' Khyiris Tonga Clarifies Injury Status - Sports IllustratedNew England Patriots' Khyiris Tonga Clarifies Injury Status  Sports Illustrated

New Zealand Kiwis named for must-win clash with Tonga XIII - NRL.comNew Zealand Kiwis named for must-win clash with Tonga XIII  NRL.com

Press conference, Tonga - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsPress conference, Tonga  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Tongan torpedo Taumalolo ready for deployment in the red sea - NRL.comTongan torpedo Taumalolo ready for deployment in the red sea  NRL.com

Rugby league: Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns name sides for double-header - RNZRugby league: Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns name sides for double-header  RNZ

The unique training regime fuelling Martin's Kiwis return - NRL.comThe unique training regime fuelling Martin's Kiwis return  NRL.com

All Tries – Tonga XIII v Toa Samoa - NRL.comAll Tries – Tonga XIII v Toa Samoa  NRL.com

Multiple stars charged after fiery Samoa v Tonga clash - Zero TackleMultiple stars charged after fiery Samoa v Tonga clash  Zero Tackle