Outline of Tonga explained
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Tonga:
Tonga is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean.[1] Tonga comprises the Tonga Archipelago of 169 islands, 36 of them inhabited, stretching over a distance of about 800km (500miles) in a north–south line. The islands lie south of Samoa and are about one-third of the way from New Zealand to Hawaii.
Tonga is the only surviving monarchy among the island nations of the Pacific Ocean, as well as being the only island nation never to have been formally colonized.
The islands are also known as the Friendly Islands because of the friendly reception accorded to Captain Cook on his first visit in 1773. He happened to arrive at the time of the ʻinasi festival, the yearly donation of the first fruits to the Tu'i Tonga, the islands' paramount chief, and was invited to the festivities. According to the writer William Mariner, in reality the chiefs had wanted to kill Cook during the gathering, but had been unable to agree on a plan.[2]
General reference
Geography of Tonga
Geography of Tonga
Environment of Tonga
- Climate of Tonga
- Renewable energy in Tonga
- Geology of Tonga
- Protected areas of Tonga
- Wildlife of Tonga
Natural geographic features of Tonga
Regions of Tonga
Regions of Tonga
Ecoregions of Tonga
List of ecoregions in Tonga
Administrative divisions of Tonga
Administrative divisions of Tonga
Demography of Tonga
Demographics of Tonga
Government and politics of Tonga
Politics of Tonga
Branches of the government of Tonga
Government of Tonga
Executive branch of the government of Tonga
Legislative branch of the government of Tonga
Judicial branch of the government of Tonga
Court system of Tonga
Foreign relations of Tonga
Foreign relations of Tonga
International organization membership
The Kingdom of Tonga is a member of:[1]
Law and order in Tonga
Law of Tonga
Military of Tonga
Military of Tonga
Local government in Tonga
Local government in Tonga
History of Tonga
History of Tonga
Culture of Tonga
Culture of Tonga
- Architecture of Tonga
- Cuisine of Tonga
- Festivals in Tonga
- Languages of Tonga
- Media in Tonga
- National symbols of Tonga
- People of Tonga
- Public holidays in Tonga
- Records of Tonga
- Religion in Tonga
- Christianity in Tonga
- Hinduism in Tonga
- Islam in Tonga
- Judaism in Tonga
- Sikhism in Tonga
- World Heritage Sites in Tonga: None
Art in Tonga
Sports in Tonga
Sports in Tonga
Economy and infrastructure of Tonga
Economy of Tonga
Pa'anga
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- Energy in Tonga
- Energy policy of Tonga
- Oil industry in Tonga
- Mining in Tonga
- Tourism in Tonga
- Transport in Tonga
Education in Tonga
Education in Tonga
Health in Tonga
Nuku'alofa and Neiafu have hospitals equipped with limited emergency and outpatient facilities. Elsewhere, medical facilities and medications are extremely limited. People with serious medical conditions are typically referred to New Zealand for treatment.[3]
Infrastructure of Tonga
See also
Tonga
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: July 14, 2009. Tonga. The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 23, 2009.
- http://www.fiji.gov.fj/publish/page_10002.shtml Mr Korovulavula - Occasion of the Inaugural Flight Fiji/Tonga/Fiji Reception by Airlines Tonga
- Web site: Tonga . Smarttraveller . 14 December 2022.