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Tonga

Kingdom of Tonga

Oceania · Polynesia

Capital
Nuku'alofa
Population
103.2K
Area
747 km²
Region
Polynesia
Languages
English, Tongan
Currency
Tongan paʻanga (T$)

Location on the World Map

Tonga
Oceania · Polynesia
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ContinentOceania · Polynesia
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Tonga is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

King Tupou I

leader

He unified Tonga and established the modern Tongan state in the 19th century.

Local Delicacy

Lu pulu

It is corned beef and coconut cream wrapped in taro leaves and baked.

National Symbols

National animalHumpback whale
National birdRed shining parrot

Famous Landmark & Geography

Mapu'a 'a Vaea Blowholes, a famous landmark of Tonga

Mapu'a 'a Vaea Blowholes

These dramatic coastal blowholes are among Tonga's most famous natural attractions.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropSquash

Squash has been Tonga's standout export crop, especially through commercial production for overseas markets.

Most grown fruitCoconut

Coconut is one of Tonga's most widespread and economically important fruit crops across the islands.

Major Cities

Nuku'alofa Neiafu Haveluloto

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Unnamed highest point on Kao1,030 m
2Toloa355 m

Major Airports

Fuaʻamotu International Airport · Nukuʻalofa
IATA TBUICAO NFTF
Vavaʻu International Airport · Vavaʻu
IATA VAVICAO NFTV
Haʻapai Airport · Lifuka
IATA HPAICAO NFTL

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Lali

A wooden slit drum used in Tongan ceremonies, church contexts, and traditional performance.

2
Guitar

The guitar is a staple accompaniment for Tongan singing in both secular and church music.

3
Ukulele

The ukulele is widely played in Tonga for communal songs and light dance music.

4
Nafa

This nose flute appears in older Tongan tradition and is remembered as a distinctive Polynesian instrument.

5
Conch shell

The conch is used for ceremonial signaling and retains cultural significance in Tonga.