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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Tonga - Wikipedia
Tonga - CIA World Fact Book
Tonga - BBC
Tonga - Timeline - BBC

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Two bidders in the running for Tonga's Lulutai - ch-aviationTwo bidders in the running for Tonga's Lulutai  ch-aviation

Spoiler: Injured Star Returns to SmackDown After 6 Months - SEScoopsSpoiler: Injured Star Returns to SmackDown After 6 Months  SEScoops

Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha?apai (HTHH) Volcano, Location, Type, Latest News - Vajiram & RaviHunga Tonga–Hunga Ha?apai (HTHH) Volcano, Location, Type, Latest News  Vajiram & Ravi

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Power for Peace: Clean Energy Access for Post-Disaster Recovery in Tonga” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Power for Peace: Clean Energy Access for Post-Disaster Recovery in Tonga”  fundsforNGOs

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga - Newsonair6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga  Newsonair

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

Chinese Navy hospital ship completes medical service to Fiji, heads for Tonga - China DailyChinese Navy hospital ship completes medical service to Fiji, heads for Tonga  China Daily

Tama Tonga Back in Action on WWE SmackDown; Orchestrates Brutal Attack - Last Word On SportsTama Tonga Back in Action on WWE SmackDown; Orchestrates Brutal Attack  Last Word On Sports

Assessing internet development in Tonga - unesco.orgAssessing internet development in Tonga  unesco.org

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

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)

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

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

Shinsuke Nakamura And Tama Tonga Make Surprise Returns On WWE SmackDown - WrestlingNewsSourceShinsuke Nakamura And Tama Tonga Make Surprise Returns On WWE SmackDown  WrestlingNewsSource

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

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)

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar-Powered Health and Nutrition Facilities in Tonga” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar-Powered Health and Nutrition Facilities in Tonga”  fundsforNGOs

Tsunami warning issued after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga - NewsonairTsunami warning issued after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga  Newsonair

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Energy for Women-Led Enterprises in Tonga” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Energy for Women-Led Enterprises in Tonga”  fundsforNGOs

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Youth through Solar Skills Training in Tonga” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Youth through Solar Skills Training in Tonga”  fundsforNGOs

Six great reads: a medical mystery, when Tonga went offline and Muhammad Ali’s biggest Thrilla - The GuardianSix great reads: a medical mystery, when Tonga went offline and Muhammad Ali’s biggest Thrilla  The Guardian

Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued - NDTVEarthquake Of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued  NDTV

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)

Registrations open for Tonga's election as the kingdom struggles with drugs and a poor healthcare system - Australian Broadcasting CorporationRegistrations open for Tonga's election as the kingdom struggles with drugs and a poor healthcare system  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Tonga claim third in thrilling play-off - World RugbyAsahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Tonga claim third in thrilling play-off  World Rugby

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

The evolution of the 2022–2024 eruption at Home Reef, Tonga, analyzed from space shows vent migration due to erosion - NatureThe evolution of the 2022–2024 eruption at Home Reef, Tonga, analyzed from space shows vent migration due to erosion  Nature

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific - Times of IndiaTsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific  Times of India

Tongan government branches come together for Commonwealth dialogue on separation of powers - thecommonwealth.orgTongan government branches come together for Commonwealth dialogue on separation of powers  thecommonwealth.org

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

Journee Tonga helps lift Leuzinger to victory over Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles TimesJournee Tonga helps lift Leuzinger to victory over Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium  Los Angeles Times

Tonga Name Star-Studded Men’s and Women’s Squads for 2025 Pacific Championships - Rugby League ZoneTonga Name Star-Studded Men’s and Women’s Squads for 2025 Pacific Championships  Rugby League Zone

Candidates confirmed for Tonga election - RNZCandidates confirmed for Tonga election  RNZ

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

Australia delivers landing vessel to Tonga to strengthen maritime security, disaster response - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMAustralia delivers landing vessel to Tonga to strengthen maritime security, disaster response  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

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

Tonga Airports CEO suspended - Matangi TongaTonga Airports CEO suspended  Matangi Tonga

Trading Debt for Conservation in Tonga - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTrading Debt for Conservation in Tonga  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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

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

Persistent lymphatic filariasis transmission seven years after validation of elimination as a public health problem: a cross-sectional study in Tonga - The LancetPersistent lymphatic filariasis transmission seven years after validation of elimination as a public health problem: a cross-sectional study in Tonga  The Lancet

The Impact of 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (Hunga) Eruption on Stratospheric Circulation and Climate - AGU PublicationsThe Impact of 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (Hunga) Eruption on Stratospheric Circulation and Climate  AGU Publications

Holland America’s Zaandam Begins Grand South Pacific Voyage from California, Exploring French Polynesia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and the Cook Islands - Travel And Tour WorldHolland America’s Zaandam Begins Grand South Pacific Voyage from California, Exploring French Polynesia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and the Cook Islands  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

Former Tonga chief justice Owen Paulsen appointed to New Zealand High Court - Kaniva Tonga NewsFormer Tonga chief justice Owen Paulsen appointed to New Zealand High Court  Kaniva Tonga News

"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: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #47 - 2nd May 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #47 - 2nd May 2025  ReliefWeb

Pacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 27, 2025 - pacom.milPacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 27, 2025  pacom.mil

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

14 nobles stand for seats in Legislature, Fotofili declared for Niuas - Matangi Tonga14 nobles stand for seats in Legislature, Fotofili declared for Niuas  Matangi Tonga

Tsunami warning issued as 7.1 earthquake hits island country of Tonga - The Indian ExpressTsunami warning issued as 7.1 earthquake hits island country of Tonga  The Indian Express

Tonga’s Volcanic Fury Ripples to the Netherworld - eos.orgTonga’s Volcanic Fury Ripples to the Netherworld  eos.org

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

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

Siliva Havili: London Broncos sign South Sydney Rabbitohs' Tonga hooker - BBCSiliva Havili: London Broncos sign South Sydney Rabbitohs' Tonga hooker  BBC

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

King Tupou VI hits it off with Tonga’s Prime Minister Eke - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreKing Tupou VI hits it off with Tonga’s Prime Minister Eke  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Tonga's eruption of the century - CSIROTonga's eruption of the century  CSIRO

Tonga Ministry of Health hit with cyberattack affecting website, IT systems - The Record from Recorded Future NewsTonga Ministry of Health hit with cyberattack affecting website, IT systems  The Record from Recorded Future News

Journee Tonga’s 4 TDs lead Leuzinger to win over Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium - Daily BreezeJournee Tonga’s 4 TDs lead Leuzinger to win over Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium  Daily Breeze

Star Tigers duo headline injury-depleted Fijian team — Pac Champs squads - fox sportsStar Tigers duo headline injury-depleted Fijian team — Pac Champs squads  fox sports

Chinese Navy hospital ship completes medical service to Fiji, heads for Tonga - ????Chinese Navy hospital ship completes medical service to Fiji, heads for Tonga  ????

Malupo to lineup for Tonga in Pacific Championships - cowboys.com.auMalupo to lineup for Tonga in Pacific Championships  cowboys.com.au

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

Taumalolo to co-captain Tonga at Pacific Championships - cowboys.com.auTaumalolo to co-captain Tonga at Pacific Championships  cowboys.com.au

Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big bopper Haas - Sport NationTonga's Stefano set for round two with big bopper Haas  Sport Nation

Help Children in Tonga - unicef usaHelp Children in Tonga  unicef usa

Pacific powerhouses: Big names set to miss out in star studded teams - NRL.comPacific powerhouses: Big names set to miss out in star studded teams  NRL.com

Tonga calls up breakout Warriors Demitric Vaimauga and Leka Halasima - WarriorsTonga calls up breakout Warriors Demitric Vaimauga and Leka Halasima  Warriors

Dolphins Trio named in Tonga Squad - The DolphinsDolphins Trio named in Tonga Squad  The Dolphins

Tonga’s new Prime Minister, Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreTonga’s new Prime Minister, Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Tonga elects new prime minister after predecessor’s sudden resignation - Al JazeeraTonga elects new prime minister after predecessor’s sudden resignation  Al Jazeera

Journee Tonga Shines with 4 TDs in Leuzinger’s SoFi Win - BVM SportsJournee Tonga Shines with 4 TDs in Leuzinger’s SoFi Win  BVM Sports

Callahan: Most underrated Pats, Belichick should quit, and more Week 6 thoughts - Boston HeraldCallahan: Most underrated Pats, Belichick should quit, and more Week 6 thoughts  Boston Herald

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #39 - 4th April 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #39 - 4th April 2025  ReliefWeb

Hausia-Haugen’s last-minute heroics fire Tonga to victory - Oceania Football ConfederationHausia-Haugen’s last-minute heroics fire Tonga to victory  Oceania Football Confederation

A Seismic Precursor 15 min Before the Giant Eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano on 15 January 2022 - AGU PublicationsA Seismic Precursor 15 min Before the Giant Eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano on 15 January 2022  AGU Publications

Tongan squad named for Pacific Championship - NRL.comTongan squad named for Pacific Championship  NRL.com

Tonga unveil lethal Pacific Championships lineup - Zero TackleTonga unveil lethal Pacific Championships lineup  Zero Tackle

Digital 2025: Tonga - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Tonga  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Candidates registration welcomes both new and familiar faces - Matangi TongaCandidates registration welcomes both new and familiar faces  Matangi Tonga

Australian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century - University of TasmaniaAustralian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century  University of Tasmania

Japan-Tonga Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Tonga Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #14 - 5th March 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #14 - 5th March 2025  ReliefWeb

Siliva Havili Selected for Tonga’s Pacific Championships Squad - rabbitohs.com.auSiliva Havili Selected for Tonga’s Pacific Championships Squad  rabbitohs.com.au

London Broncos add Tongan international Siliva Havili to 2026 squad - London Broncos Rugby LeagueLondon Broncos add Tongan international Siliva Havili to 2026 squad  London Broncos Rugby League

Queensland Reds set to play Tonga in Nuku’alofa - Queensland Reds RugbyQueensland Reds set to play Tonga in Nuku’alofa  Queensland Reds Rugby

Young talent time for Tonga as Woolf adds star rookies - NRL.comYoung talent time for Tonga as Woolf adds star rookies  NRL.com

Five Bulldogs Selected in Tonga Women's Squad - Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsFive Bulldogs Selected in Tonga Women's Squad  Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Warriors Tauhalaliku and Paki included in Tonga's squad - WarriorsWarriors Tauhalaliku and Paki included in Tonga's squad  Warriors

Vava’u Leads the Way: Tonga’s Bold Step Toward a Sustainable Future - UNDPVava’u Leads the Way: Tonga’s Bold Step Toward a Sustainable Future  UNDP

Visit to Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsVisit to Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends Handover Ceremony of China-Donated Barge Boat to Tonga - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends Handover Ceremony of China-Donated Barge Boat to Tonga  mfa.gov.cn

'Shining anus' volcano in Tonga coughs up cloud of smoke during recent eruption — Earth from space - Live Science'Shining anus' volcano in Tonga coughs up cloud of smoke during recent eruption — Earth from space  Live Science

Pacific Partnership 2025 commences mission stop in Kingdom of Tonga - cpf.navy.milPacific Partnership 2025 commences mission stop in Kingdom of Tonga  cpf.navy.mil

Tonga prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote - Al JazeeraTonga prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote  Al Jazeera

Tonga's king 'flexes his muscles' as critics fear 'dangerous' situation - Australian Broadcasting CorporationTonga's king 'flexes his muscles' as critics fear 'dangerous' situation  Australian Broadcasting Corporation