Tonga

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Location of Tonga
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Location of Tonga

Tonga is a country in Pacific Ocean. It has 169 islands. Only 36 islands have inhabitants. Most important island is Tongatapu. George Tupou V is the king of Tonga and the Prime Minister is Dr. Feleti Sevele. The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.


The official languages of Tonga are Tongan and English. Tonga has 102 321 inhabitants (2000).

Tonga became independent in 1970.

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