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Country in Oceania
Tonga, officially known as the Kingdom of Tonga, is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania. The country has 171 islands, of which 45 are inhabited
Tonga
Submarine volcano near Tongatapu, Tonga
Fonuafoʻou and 65 km (40 mi) north of Tongatapu, Tonga's main island. It is part of the highly active Kermadec-Tonga subduction zone and its associated volcanic
Hunga_Tonga–Hunga_Haʻapai
Island in New Zealand
Tonga Island is a small (0.15 km2) island in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, off the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It lies within the
Tonga_Island
Volcanic event in the South Pacific Ocean
Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai is 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Tongatapu, the country's main island, and is part of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec Islands volcanic
2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai eruption and tsunami
2022_Hunga_Tonga–Hunga_Haʻapai_eruption_and_tsunami
Main island of the Kingdom of Tonga
main island of Tonga and the site of its capital, Nukuʻalofa. Approximately 260 square kilometres (100 square miles) in size, it is located in Tonga's southern
Tongatapu
Polynesian language
an Austronesian language of the Polynesian branch native to the island nation of Tonga. It has around 187,000 speakers. It uses the word order verb–subject–object
Tongan_language
Located in Oceania, Tonga is a small archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, directly south of Samoa and about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New
Geography_of_Tonga
Empire based in Oceania during around 950s–1865
reaching its peak during the period 1200–1500. It was centred in Tonga on the island of Tongatapu, with its capital at Muʻa. Modern researchers and cultural
Tuʻi_Tonga_Empire
The history of Tonga is recorded since the ninth century BC. Tongatapu was the first island to be settled in Polynesia, when people from the Lapita culture
History_of_Tonga
Capital of Tonga
capital and largest city of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group. On 10 June 1777
Nukuʻalofa
The following list gives all islands and cities (villages and hamlets) in Tonga in alphabetical order with many local areas and nicknames as well. Coordinates
List of islands and towns in Tonga
List_of_islands_and_towns_in_Tonga
Tonga competed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. This marked Tonga's 12th participation at the games, after making its debut at the
Tonga at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Tonga_at_the_2026_Commonwealth_Games
Island in Tonga
(Tongan pronunciation: [ʔe.ˈu.a]), formerly Middelburg Island, is an island in the kingdom of Tonga. It is close to Tongatapu, but forms a separate administrative
ʻEua
Overview of and topical guide to Tonga
guide to Tonga: Tonga is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. Tonga comprises the Tonga Archipelago of 169 islands, 36 of them
Outline_of_Tonga
monarchs of Tonga since 1845, after the Constitution of Tonga established the role of the monarch. The first constitutional monarch of Tonga was George
List_of_monarchs_of_Tonga
Marine reserve in New Zealand
Tonga Island Marine Reserve is a protected area on the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It surrounds Tonga Island and is next to the
Tonga_Island_Marine_Reserve
Island group in Tonga
Niua is a division of the Kingdom of Tonga, namely the northernmost group of islands. It consists of three islands (Niuafoʻou, Niuatoputapu and Tafahi)
Niua_Islands
The Tonga men's national football team (Tongan: timi soka fakafonua ʻa Tonga) represents Tonga in men's international football and is controlled by the
Tonga_national_football_team
English writer on Tonga (1791–1853)
the Natives of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean, which is one of the major sources of information about Tonga before it was influenced significantly
William_Mariner_(writer)
Topics referred to by the same term
Tonga or tonga in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Tonga is a Pacific Island nation whose people are known as Tongans. Tonga may also refer to: Tonga
Tonga_(disambiguation)
Oceanic ridge in the south-west Pacific Ocean underlying the Tonga–Kermadec island arc
The Tonga–Kermadec Ridge is an oceanic ridge in the south-west Pacific Ocean underlying the Tonga–Kermadec island arc. It is a result of the most linear
Tonga–Kermadec_Ridge
Island in Tonga
is a small island in Tonga, 9 kilometres south-east of the larger island of Nomuka, and part of the Nomuka or ʻOtu Muʻomuʻa group of islands, which are
Mango_(Tonga)
Island in Wallis and Futuna
COM) of Wallis and Futuna. It lies north of Tonga, northeast of Fiji, east-northeast of the Hoorn Islands, east of Fiji's Rotuma, southeast of Tuvalu
Wallis_(island)
Landmass off South Island in the South Pacific
D'Urville Island (/dɜːrˈvɪl/), Māori name Rangitoto ki te Tonga, is the largest island in the Marlborough Sounds, on the northern coast of the South Island of
D'Urville_Island
1972 micronation in the Pacific Ocean
24 February 1972 Tonga made a claim over the Minerva Reefs, which was backed by Australia, New Zealand (including the Cook Islands), Fiji, Nauru and
Republic_of_Minerva
National anthem of Tonga
national anthem of Tonga. The title literally means "Song of the King of the Tonga Islands" or "Song of the Queen of the Tonga Islands" (when the monarch
Ko e fasi ʻo e tuʻi ʻo e ʻOtu Tonga
Ko_e_fasi_ʻo_e_tuʻi_ʻo_e_ʻOtu_Tonga
Volcanic island in Tonga
Tofua is a volcanic island in Tonga. Located in the Haʻapai island group, it is a steep-sided composite cone with a summit caldera. It is part of the highly
Tofua
Head of government of Tonga
The prime minister of Tonga (historically referred to as the premier) is the head of government of Tonga. Tonga is a monarchy with the king, currently
Prime_Minister_of_Tonga
Group of islands in the Kingdom of Tonga
Haʻapai is a group of islands, islets, reefs, and shoals in the central part of Tonga. It has a combined land area of 109.30 square kilometres (42.20 sq mi)
Haʻapai
The island country of Tonga has five administrative divisions. Each of these is further divided into districts, 23 in total. Below are several lists of
Administrative divisions of Tonga
Administrative_divisions_of_Tonga
Two submerged atolls in the South Pacific, claimed by Fiji and Tonga
the Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Tonga. The islands are the subject of a territorial dispute between Fiji and Tonga, and in addition were briefly claimed
Minerva_Reefs
Island group in New Zealand
The Archway Islands are a group of four rock stacks or small islands in New Zealand. The islands are located in Tasman District's Golden Bay / Mohua at
Archway_Islands
Protected state of the United Kingdom in Polynesia
The Kingdom of Tonga was a protected state of the United Kingdom from 1900 to 1970, when its protectorate status was removed. Tonga became a British protected
Kingdom_of_Tonga_(1900–1970)
Island in Tonga
ʻAtatā is an island in Tonga, near the capital city Nukuʻalofa. The island was completely evacuated after the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption
ʻAtatā
Hamlet in Ha'apai, Tonga
Haʻano Island, Tonga. It falls within the Haʻapai island grouping. The town has a population of 150. List of islands and towns in Tonga "TONGA 2016 CENSUS
Fakakakai
Airline of Tonga (2013–2020)
Real Tonga, stylised as REALtonga, was an airline that operated domestic flights within the Pacific island-country of Tonga. It commenced operations in
Real_Tonga
National park in New Zealand
the islands off the coast including the Tata Islands in Golden Bay / Mohua, and Tonga Island, Motuareronui / Adele Island, and Fisherman Island in Tasman
Abel_Tasman_National_Park
Depopulated island in Tonga
ʻAta is a depopulated island in the far southern end of the Tonga archipelago, situated approximately 160 kilometres (99 mi) south-southwest of Tongatapu
ʻAta
Beach in New Zealand
Tasman Sea, west of Cape Farewell, the northernmost point of the South Island of New Zealand. The north-facing sandy beach is accessible only via a 20-minute
Wharariki_Beach
Island group of Tonga
Vavaʻu is an island group, consisting of one large island (ʻUtu Vavaʻu) and 40 smaller ones, in Tonga. It is part of Vavaʻu District, which includes several
Vavaʻu
Military unit
Tonga's vast exclusive economic zone. Tonga is an island country in Polynesia, The country is made up of 171 islands of which 45 are inhabited, Tonga
Tongan_Maritime_Force
Place in Tasman, New Zealand
Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2026. "Te Tai Tonga – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 February 2026. "Totals
Ngātīmoti
Corruption in Tonga is a continuous struggle for the constitutional monarchy. It significantly impacts governance while undermining the Tonga's economic stability
Corruption_in_Tonga
Volcanic island and stratovolcano in Tonga
Kao is an island and stratovolcano in the Haʻapai island group of Tonga. It lies about 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Tofua island and reaches 1,030 m (3,379 ft)
Kao_(island)
island in the Tonga island group. Rugby union is governed by the Tonga Rugby Union who are also members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance. Tonga were
Rugby_union_in_Tonga
provided by the Tonga Cable System that went online in April 2018. On 15 January 2022, following a volcanic eruption on the island of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai
Telecommunications_in_Tonga
Subregion of Oceania
Zealand, and Easter Island. The other main island groups located within the Polynesian Triangle are Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Niue
Polynesia
Music of Tonga refers to music derived from the island Tonga in the islands of Polynesia. Music of Tonga today generally falls under the category of traditional
Music_of_Tonga
Tongan-American professional wrestler (born 1982)
Tama Tonga (Japanese: タマ・トンガ), is a Tongan-American professional wrestler and is a member of The Tongans tag-team alongside his brother Talla Tonga. He
Tama_Tonga
The Tonga national rugby league team (Tongan: timi līki ʻakapulu fakafonua ʻa Tonga) represents Tonga in rugby league football. They are currently the
Tonga national rugby league team
Tonga_national_rugby_league_team
Māori electorate in New Zealand
the South Island, Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and parts of both Wellington City and the Hutt Valley. The current MP for Te Tai Tonga is Tākuta
Te_Tai_Tonga
Tongans, a Polynesian group, represent more than 98% of the inhabitants of Tonga. The rest are European (the majority are British), mixed European, and other
Demographics_of_Tonga
Military unit
Forces of Tonga, it is headquartered at Taliai Military Camp Fuaʻamotu. Tonga is an island country in Polynesia. The country is made up of 171 islands of which
Royal_Tongan_Marines
Island of Tonga
Niuatoputapu Niuatoputapu (The Sacred Niua) is a volcanic island in the island nation of Tonga, Pacific Ocean. Its highest point is 157 metres (515 ft)
Niuatoputapu
Former island in Tonga
Monuafe island was an islet located in Tonga. Erosion began in 2002 and the island was completely submerged in 2014. "Tiny offshore Tonga island disappears
Monuafe_island
National association football team
against Fiji. Tonga v Cook Islands Tonga v American Samoa Samoa v Tonga Tonga v Cook Islands Tonga v American Samoa Samoa v Tonga Tonga v Papua
Tonga national under-20 football team
Tonga_national_under-20_football_team
Tonga. January 16 - The explosion of the Hunga Tonga submerged volcano near Tonga creates a new island. "Tonga volcano affecting flights". 13 January 2015
2015_in_Tonga
Easter Island French Polynesia Cook Islands New Caledonia Fiji Tuvalu Kiribati Phoenix Line Solomon Islands Tokelau Marshall Islands Nauru Vanuatu Tonga Pitcairn
List of islands in the Pacific Ocean
List_of_islands_in_the_Pacific_Ocean
Bilateral relations
the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Pacific Islands Forum. According to Samoan oral tradition, Tonga was once under the dominion of the Tui Manu'a and
Samoa–Tonga_relations
Convergent plate boundary that stretches from the North Island of New Zealand northward
boundary that stretches from the North Island of New Zealand northward. The formation of the Kermadec and Tonga plates started about 4–5 million years
Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone
Tonga–Kermadec_subduction_zone
Hiking trail in Tasman Region, New Zealand
views out to Tonga Island. A bridge and boardwalk cross Richardson Stream and the surrounding wetland, before the track gently climbs over Tonga Saddle to
Abel_Tasman_Coast_Track
Church in Tonga
many missionaries were declined visas to enter Tonga. David O. McKay was quarantined on an island near Tonga for 11 days in 1921 while serving as a member
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonga
The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_in_Tonga
Radio station in Tonga
operating as a service of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission (TBC). Its slogan is "The Call of the Friendly Islands". Radio Tonga currently broadcasts services
Radio_Tonga
Tokomāpuna Island / Aeroplane Island Tonga Island Ulva Island Urupukapuka Island Waiheke Island Waikaranga Island Wakatehāua Island Walker Island Watchman
List of islands of New Zealand
List_of_islands_of_New_Zealand
Church in Tonga
Adventist Church in Tonga, (Tongan: Siasi ʻAhofitu) is one of the smaller religious groups in the South Pacific island state of Tonga, with a reported 3
Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tonga
Seventh-day_Adventist_Church_in_Tonga
Rugby union team
The Tonga national rugby union team (Tongan: timi feohi ʻakapulu fakafonua ʻa Tonga) represents Tonga in men's international rugby union. The team is
Tonga national rugby union team
Tonga_national_rugby_union_team
Island in Vavaʻu, Tonga
Taula is an island in Tonga. It is located in the far south of the Vavaʻu Group in the far north of the country. "Taula Island: Tonga". Geographical Names
Taula_(Tonga)
Military of Tonga
Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands. The military history of Tonga extends from before European contact to the present day, with Tonga participating in World
His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga)
His_Majesty's_Armed_Forces_(Tonga)
Government district of New Zealand
o Aorere) is a local government district in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It borders the Canterbury Region, West Coast Region, Marlborough
Tasman_District
Islet near Tongatapu, Tonga
Motutapu (also spelt Motu Tapu) is an island in Tonga, off the coast of Tongatapu. "Motu Tapu". Geoview. Retrieved 12 November 2024. 21°05′30″S 175°03′25″W
Motutapu_(Tonga)
Volcanic island in Tonga
(meaning 'many new coconuts') is the northernmost island in the kingdom of Tonga. One of the Niua Islands, it is located in the southern Pacific Ocean between
Niuafoʻou
among other conflicts. Tonga is an island country in Polynesia, The country is made up of 171 islands of which 45 are inhabited, Tonga was first inhabited
Military_history_of_Tonga
Village in Nanumanga, Tuvalu
Tonga is a village on Nanumanga island in Tuvalu. As of 2012,[update] Tonga's population was 236, making it the second most populous village on Nanumanga
Tonga,_Tuvalu
King of Tonga since 2012
Tupou VI (ʻAho‘eitu ʻUnuakiʻotonga Tukuʻaho; 12 July 1959) is King of Tonga. The youngest child of king Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, he served as a military officer
Tupou_VI
Island in Tongatapu, Tonga
Pangaimotu is a small island in the Tongatapu group of Tonga, lying near the capital Nukuʻalofa. It is reachable by a 10-minute boat trip from Nukuʻalofa
Pangaimotu_(Tongatapu)
Island in Tonga
Lifuka Island is an island in Tonga. It sits approximately 170 kilometres north-east of the capital, Nukuʻalofa, and covers an area of 12.2 square kilometres
Lifuka
Volcanic eruption creating a new land linking Hunga Tonga and Hunga Haʻapai islands
The 2009 Tonga undersea volcanic eruption began on 16 March 2009, near the island of Hunga Tonga, approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi) from the Tongan
2009 Tonga undersea volcanic eruption
2009_Tonga_undersea_volcanic_eruption
Tonga's economy is characterized by a large nonmonetary sector and a heavy dependence on remittances from the half of the country's population that lives
Economy_of_Tonga
Island in Alaska
Tongass Island, historically also spelled Tongas Island, is an island in the southern Alaska Panhandle, near the marine boundary with Canada at 54–40
Tongass_Island
three visits to the islands between 1773 and 1777. Approximately fifty years later, English Wesleyan Methodist missionaries came to Tonga and began converting
Flag_of_Tonga
Tongan professional wrestler (born 1959)
Team Champion. Growing up on the main island of the South Pacific island-kingdom of Tonga, Fifita attended Tonga College, where he played rugby union.
Haku_(wrestler)
Line of Tongan kings
The Tuʻi Tonga was a line of Tongan kings, which originated in the tenth century with the mythical ʻAhoʻeitu, and withdrew from political power in the
Tuʻi_Tonga
volcano creates new island off Tonga". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2009. "Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai". Global
List of islands created since the 20th century
List_of_islands_created_since_the_20th_century
National association football team
U-17 World Cup. Tonga v Cook Islands Tonga v Samoa American Samoa v Tonga American Samoa v Tonga Tonga v Cook Islands Tonga v Samoa Chris
Tonga national under-17 football team
Tonga_national_under-17_football_team
Island in Tonga
Matuku is a tiny island in Lulunga, a part of Haʻapai in Tonga. It is easily reached by outboard motorboat from the neighbouring hub of Haʻafeva and is
Matuku_(Tonga)
Natural disaster in the southern Pacific Ocean
place on 29 September 2009 in the southern Pacific Ocean adjacent to the Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone. The submarine earthquake occurred in an extensional
2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami
2009_Samoa_earthquake_and_tsunami
The politics of Tonga take place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the King is the Head of State and the Commander-in-Chief of the
Politics_of_Tonga
Lau Islands. April 2 – 3, 1900 – A tropical cyclone impacted Tonga's island group of Vava'u. April 12, 1900 – A tropical cyclone impacted Tonga. January
1900–1940 South Pacific cyclone seasons
1900–1940_South_Pacific_cyclone_seasons
Subtropical island arc in the South Pacific Ocean
430–540 nmi) northeast of New Zealand's North Island, and a similar distance southwest of Tonga. The islands are part of New Zealand. They are 33.6 km2 (13
Kermadec_Islands
Extinct species of lizard
The Tonga ground skink (Tachygyia microlepis) is an extinct species of skink endemic to the island of Tonga. Allison, A.; Hamilton, A.; Tallowin, O. (2022)
Tonga_ground_skink
with which Tonga maintains diplomatic relations: Tonga maintains strong regional ties in the Pacific. It is a full member of the Pacific Islands Forum, the
Foreign_relations_of_Tonga
Island of Tonga
Late Island is an uninhabited volcanic island southwest of Vavaʻu in the kingdom of Tonga. The small, 6-km-wide circular island of Late, lying along the
Late_(Tonga)
Bilateral relations
Tonga and China (PRC) established official diplomatic relations in 1998. The two countries maintain cordial diplomatic, economic, and military relations
China–Tonga_relations
beginnings of the postal history of Tonga can be traced to the Wesleyan missionaries, who landed in the islands in 1826, and sent regular communications
Postage stamps and postal history of Tonga
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Tonga
King of Tonga from 1965 to 2006
(Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Tupoulahi; 4 July 1918 – 10 September 2006) was King of Tonga from 1965 until his death in 2006. He was the tallest and heaviest Tongan
Tāufaʻāhau_Tupou_IV
Spring in New Zealand
located near Tākaka in Golden Bay, in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand. The springs are known for the exceptional clarity of the
Te_Waikoropupū_Springs
Tonga Islands was created and in 1957 it became the Vicariate Apostolic of Tonga Islands and Niue and in 1966 the region became the Diocese of Tonga.
Catholic_Church_in_Tonga
Capital punishment is legal in Tonga, but has not been imposed since 1982. The country's lack of executions puts it into the category of a state abolitionist
Capital_punishment_in_Tonga
Tongan politician
York, she also represented the Pacific Islands Forum. Her concomitant ambassadorial rank was that of Tonga's ambassador to the United States, Venezuela
Fekitamoeloa_ʻUtoikamanu
of earthquakes in Tonga: "Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Tonga islands, no damage yet reported". "M 7.4 – 292 km SW of Vaini, Tonga". United States Geological
List_of_earthquakes_in_Tonga
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