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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Japan supports Pacific regional connectivity and climate resilience - Matangi TongaJapan supports Pacific regional connectivity and climate resilience  Matangi Tonga

Tama Tonga injury update: What happened to Tama Tonga - The PlayoffsTama Tonga injury update: What happened to Tama Tonga  The Playoffs

Strong Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Tsunami Alert - The Weather ChannelStrong Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Tsunami Alert  The Weather Channel

'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

M 7.0 - 73 km SE of Pangai, Tonga - USGS (.gov)M 7.0 - 73 km SE of Pangai, Tonga  USGS (.gov)

A 7.0 earthquake causes slight damage in Tonga and brief tsunami evacuations - AP NewsA 7.0 earthquake causes slight damage in Tonga and brief tsunami evacuations  AP News

Magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami threat cancelled - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMagnitude-7.1 earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami threat cancelled  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert - The New York TimesMap: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert  The New York Times

Huge 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Tonga sparking a Tsunami threat warning - Daily MailHuge 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Tonga sparking a Tsunami threat warning  Daily Mail

Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga - The IndependentTsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga  The Independent

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga - AOL.comTsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga  AOL.com

Earthquake today: 7.1-magnitude quake strikes near Tonga, tsunami alert withdrawn; no immediate damage reported - MintEarthquake today: 7.1-magnitude quake strikes near Tonga, tsunami alert withdrawn; no immediate damage reported  Mint

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Tonga islands - Deccan HeraldEarthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Tonga islands  Deccan Herald

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami warning issued for the Pacific island country - The Hindu7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami warning issued for the Pacific island country  The Hindu

Tonga hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake, tsunami warning issued - India TodayTonga hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake, tsunami warning issued  India Today

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

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

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, triggers tsunami warning - Hindustan Times7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, triggers tsunami warning  Hindustan Times

7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga Islands, aftershocks expected - Business Standard7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga Islands, aftershocks expected  Business Standard

NDRMO Tonga Concludes Tongatapu Consultations on Establishing Village DRM Committees and Plans - United Nations Development ProgrammeNDRMO Tonga Concludes Tongatapu Consultations on Establishing Village DRM Committees and Plans  United Nations Development Programme

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

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

League: Tonga wants to host a Test match in 2026 Pacific Cup - 1NewsLeague: Tonga wants to host a Test match in 2026 Pacific Cup  1News

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

Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Tonga - World Health Organization (WHO)Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Tonga  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

Substantial trace metal input from the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption into the South Pacific - NatureSubstantial trace metal input from the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption into the South Pacific  Nature

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

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Tonga as Pacific leaders meet - The HinduMagnitude 6.9 quake hits Tonga as Pacific leaders meet  The Hindu

Fiji, Samoa, American Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Pitcairn Islands, Vanuatu: SPTO’s Strategic Participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 Sets Stage for Pacific Cruise Growth - Travel And Tour WorldFiji, Samoa, American Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Pitcairn Islands, Vanuatu: SPTO’s Strategic Participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 Sets Stage for Pacific Cruise Growth  Travel And Tour World

Earthquake of magnitude 7 jolts Tonga Islands - The TribuneEarthquake of magnitude 7 jolts Tonga Islands  The Tribune

Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga - Mathrubhumi EnglishTsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga  Mathrubhumi English

Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister - The GuardianTonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister  The Guardian

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

How Recent Earthquakes in Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, US, Tonga, Brazil, Vietnam and Vanuatu Are Causing Slowdown in Tourism Including Hotel, Cruise, and Airline Bookings - Travel And Tour WorldHow Recent Earthquakes in Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, US, Tonga, Brazil, Vietnam and Vanuatu Are Causing Slowdown in Tourism Including Hotel, Cruise, and Airline Bookings  Travel And Tour World

Joe Ofahenague: Leigh Leopards sign Tonga forward - BBCJoe Ofahenague: Leigh Leopards sign Tonga forward  BBC

Here’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded - eos.orgHere’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded  eos.org

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #38 - 31st March 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #38 - 31st March 2025  ReliefWeb

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Tonga, prompting tsunami warning - USA Today7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Tonga, prompting tsunami warning  USA Today

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #37 - 28th March 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #37 - 28th March 2025  ReliefWeb

Tonga's King appoints Eke prime minister after predecessor quit - ReutersTonga's King appoints Eke prime minister after predecessor quit  Reuters

Island Country of Tonga Partners with Everbridge to Enhance Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems & Response - EverbridgeIsland Country of Tonga Partners with Everbridge to Enhance Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems & Response  Everbridge

Digicel Pacific Taps SES’s Services to Bolster Disaster Recovery for Tonga Islands - SES | SatelliteDigicel Pacific Taps SES’s Services to Bolster Disaster Recovery for Tonga Islands  SES | Satellite

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

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

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southeast of Pacific nation of Tonga - Anadolu AjansiMagnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southeast of Pacific nation of Tonga  Anadolu Ajansi

Tonga Trade: Building Back Stronger from Emergencies and Preparing for the Future - World BankTonga Trade: Building Back Stronger from Emergencies and Preparing for the Future  World Bank

Tonga - General DebateTonga  General Debate

Lower ionospheric resonance caused by Pekeris wave induced by 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption | Scientific Reports - NatureLower ionospheric resonance caused by Pekeris wave induced by 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption | Scientific Reports  Nature

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga - The IndependentTsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga  The Independent

Fiji, Tonga, Samoa Among Twelve Pacific Nations Granted Easier New Zealand’s Visa Access Starting July 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldFiji, Tonga, Samoa Among Twelve Pacific Nations Granted Easier New Zealand’s Visa Access Starting July 2025  Travel And Tour World

Comparing Chinese and Australian aid in Tonga: Visibility, pageantry and performance - Lowy InstituteComparing Chinese and Australian aid in Tonga: Visibility, pageantry and performance  Lowy Institute

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #30 - 21st March 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #30 - 21st March 2025  ReliefWeb

Tonga's prime minister resigns ahead of no confidence vote, local media report - ReutersTonga's prime minister resigns ahead of no confidence vote, local media report  Reuters

Tonga’s PM Hu’akavameiliku throws in the towel - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreTonga’s PM Hu’akavameiliku throws in the towel  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Tonga PM abruptly resigns following rift with king - VOA - Voice of America English NewsTonga PM abruptly resigns following rift with king  VOA - Voice of America English News

Tonga want to host Test match in 2025 Pacific Cup - National Indigenous TimesTonga want to host Test match in 2025 Pacific Cup  National Indigenous Times

From Tonga, Guterres appeals for ‘a surge in funds to deal with surging seas’ - Welcome to the United NationsFrom Tonga, Guterres appeals for ‘a surge in funds to deal with surging seas’  Welcome to the United Nations

Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga - YahooTsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga  Yahoo

Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #31 - 22nd March 2025 - ReliefWebTonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak: Situation Report #31 - 22nd March 2025  ReliefWeb

Earthquake strikes near Pacific island nation Tonga, days after deadly Myanmar quake - CBS NewsEarthquake strikes near Pacific island nation Tonga, days after deadly Myanmar quake  CBS News

Atmospheric Effects of Hunga Tonga Eruption Lingered for Years - eos.orgAtmospheric Effects of Hunga Tonga Eruption Lingered for Years  eos.org

Tsunami warning lifted following 7.0 quake in Tonga - RNZTsunami warning lifted following 7.0 quake in Tonga  RNZ

Tonga Volcano Impacting Weather - Drishti IASTonga Volcano Impacting Weather  Drishti IAS

Emergency communication in focus: the first multi-hazard and multi-stakeholder strategy launched by Tonga - World Health Organization (WHO)Emergency communication in focus: the first multi-hazard and multi-stakeholder strategy launched by Tonga  World Health Organization (WHO)

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Meets with Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister Fusimalohi - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Meets with Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister Fusimalohi  mfa.gov.cn

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends the Handover Ceremony for the Donation of Goods - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Attends the Handover Ceremony for the Donation of Goods  mfa.gov.cn

Pia26393 Tofua Island Tonga Islands - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)Pia26393 Tofua Island Tonga Islands  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)

Australia defeat Tonga 20-14 in men’s Pacific Championships final – as it happened | Australia rugby league - The GuardianAustralia defeat Tonga 20-14 in men’s Pacific Championships final – as it happened | Australia rugby league  The Guardian

25 Town and District officers attend leadership seminar in Hainan, China - Matangi Tonga25 Town and District officers attend leadership seminar in Hainan, China  Matangi Tonga

Tonga quake: Aftershocks continue to rattle the kingdom - RNZTonga quake: Aftershocks continue to rattle the kingdom  RNZ

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Publishes an Article Named “Belt and Road Cooperation Provides a Strong Boost to World Development” in Tongan Media Outlet_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Publishes an Article Named “Belt and Road Cooperation Provides a Strong Boost to World Development” in Tongan Media Outlet_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

MICS7: A groundbreaking step for Tonga in data collection to monitor the well-being of all children and their families - UnicefMICS7: A groundbreaking step for Tonga in data collection to monitor the well-being of all children and their families  Unicef

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

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Publishes an Article Named “China’s Stability is a Vital Pillar For Global Development”in Tongan Media_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Publishes an Article Named “China’s Stability is a Vital Pillar For Global Development”in Tongan Media_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

Early warnings and sea level rise are focus of Pacific Islands Forum - World Meteorological Organization WMOEarly warnings and sea level rise are focus of Pacific Islands Forum  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Tonga's parliament elects former finance minister 'Aisake Eke as new prime minister - Australian Broadcasting CorporationTonga's parliament elects former finance minister 'Aisake Eke as new prime minister  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Tonga Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteTonga Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

The Tonga Eruption Left Deep-Sea Life Buried in Ash - eos.orgThe Tonga Eruption Left Deep-Sea Life Buried in Ash  eos.org

Strong earthquake strikes Tonga; no tsunami threat to PHL, says Phivolcs - GMA NetworkStrong earthquake strikes Tonga; no tsunami threat to PHL, says Phivolcs  GMA Network

From Tonga, Guterres appeals for ‘a surge in funds to deal with surging seas’ - UN NewsFrom Tonga, Guterres appeals for ‘a surge in funds to deal with surging seas’  UN News

Stunning mural celebrates Tonga Island Marine Reserve: Media release 16 April 2025 - Department of ConservationStunning mural celebrates Tonga Island Marine Reserve: Media release 16 April 2025  Department of Conservation

No damage reported after 7M quake wakes Tonga in early hours - Matangi TongaNo damage reported after 7M quake wakes Tonga in early hours  Matangi Tonga

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament - AP NewsTonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament  AP News

Weather ready Pacific: Saving lives in Tonga with new weather radar - PreventionWeb.netWeather ready Pacific: Saving lives in Tonga with new weather radar  PreventionWeb.net

Met Office supports Tonga to make history with first ever presented television weather broadcast - Met OfficeMet Office supports Tonga to make history with first ever presented television weather broadcast  Met Office

Tonga shaken but unscathed from 7.0 magnitude earthquake - Australian Broadcasting CorporationTonga shaken but unscathed from 7.0 magnitude earthquake  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Tonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni resigns before vote of no-confidence - Australian Broadcasting CorporationTonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni resigns before vote of no-confidence  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Joint External Evaluation in Kingdom of Tonga marks a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to strengthening health security - World Health Organization (WHO)Joint External Evaluation in Kingdom of Tonga marks a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to strengthening health security  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tonga and His Majesty’s Armed Forces: A military made for peace - Lowy InstituteTonga and His Majesty’s Armed Forces: A military made for peace  Lowy Institute

Eagles defeat Tonga in November tour victory - eagles.rugbyEagles defeat Tonga in November tour victory  eagles.rugby

Signing and Exchange of Notes concerning support for strengthening disaster prevention and response to the Kingdom of Tonga (Grant aid “the Economic and Social Development Programme”) - mofa.go.jpSigning and Exchange of Notes concerning support for strengthening disaster prevention and response to the Kingdom of Tonga (Grant aid “the Economic and Social Development Programme”)  mofa.go.jp

The Kingdom of Tonga secures US$23m in grant funding to reduce climate risks and improve coastal resilience - thecommonwealth.orgThe Kingdom of Tonga secures US$23m in grant funding to reduce climate risks and improve coastal resilience  thecommonwealth.org

Tongan Queen comes to Australia to celebrate college's 99-year anniversary - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationTongan Queen comes to Australia to celebrate college's 99-year anniversary - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

‘We can’t even buy our own land’: the Tongan women pushing for change - The Guardian‘We can’t even buy our own land’: the Tongan women pushing for change  The Guardian

Prime minister of Pacific nation Tonga abruptly resigns - Le Monde.frPrime minister of Pacific nation Tonga abruptly resigns  Le Monde.fr

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Meets with Tonga’s new Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon. Kapeli Lanumata_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Tonga Liu Weimin Meets with Tonga’s new Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon. Kapeli Lanumata_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga - WDSUStrong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga  WDSU

Leigh sign Tonga prop Ofahengaue - MSNLeigh sign Tonga prop Ofahengaue  MSN