Tonga Tonga .to is the Internet country code top-level domain ( ccTLD) of the island kingdom of Tonga. ...more on Wikipedia about ".to"
Notable events in Tonga in 1924 include: ...more on Wikipedia about "1924 in Tonga"
Reverend Dr A. Harold Wood OBE (1894?-1989) was a Methodist then Uniting Church Minister and missionary in Tonga where he was at Tupou College. He was also Principal of the Methodist Ladies' College, Kew, Victoria. He was a qualified as a barrister in Victoria. He was also a musician and chaired the ecumenical committee to produce The Australian Hymn Book (published elsewhere as With One Voice) published in 1977 ISBN 00059957709. ...more on Wikipedia about "A. Harold Wood"
The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia is a church of the Anglican Communion serving New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands. The primate of the church, known as the Archbishop of New Zealand, is the Most Revd. Whakahuihui Vercoe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia"
The Coat of Arms of Tonga was designed in 1875 with the creation of the constitution. The three swords symbolise the three different lines of kings before Tonga(The Tu'i Tonga, Tu’i Kanokupolu, and the Tu'i Ha'atakalau) Siaosi Taufa'ahau Tupou Maeakafaua. The raven with the olive branch symbolizes peace that came after the civil war. The stars symbolize the main islands of Tongatapu, Vava'u and Ha'apai. The crown symbolizes the monarchy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Coat of Arms of Tonga"
Telephones - main lines in use: ...more on Wikipedia about "Communications in Tonga"
Tongan culture stretches over a period of 6000 years ago to modern day. Tongan life and culture is largely based upon is based upon fishing,trading, and Polynesian traditions. Since European arrival the Free Wesleyan Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have heavily influenced the culture. The Catholic Church has a somewhat smaller presence, though some members of the royal family have had connections to it. ...more on Wikipedia about "Culture of Tonga"
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:Definition: Can read and write Tongan and/or English ...more on Wikipedia about "Demographics of Tonga"
Economy - overview: ...more on Wikipedia about "Economy of Tonga"
The flag of Tonga was adopted on November 4, 1875. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of Tonga"
Tonga, by a modification of its treaty of friendship with the United Kingdom in July 1970, is responsible for its own external affairs. It maintains cordial relations with most countries and has close relations with its Pacific neighbors and the United Kingdom. In 1998, it recognized the People's Republic of China and broke relations with the Taiwan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Foreign relations of Tonga"
Ha'amonga 'A Maui - A massive 12-ton stone trilithon in Tonga on the island of Tongatapu constructed out of three limestone slabs. Built around the 13th century under the king Tu'itatui, its purpose is not fully understood. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ha'amonga 'A Maui"
The history of Tonga stretches back to around roughly 4000B.C. when the Polynesians arrived. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Tonga"
"Koe Fasi Oe Tu'i Oe Otu Tonga" is the national anthem of Tonga. The lyrics of the anthem were written by Prince Uelingatoni Ngu Tupoumalohi, with the music by Karl Gustavus Schmitt. ...more on Wikipedia about "Koe Fasi Oe Tu'i Oe Otu Tonga"
(List of cities in Tonga) * Haveluloto ...more on Wikipedia about "List of cities in Tonga"
Nuku'alofa, population 21,300 ( 1986), is the capital of Tonga. The city is located on the coast of Tongatapu island. The main exports are copra, bananas, vanilla, and handicrafts. Nuku'alofa is located at 21°8' South, 175°12' West (-21.13333, -175.2). ** ...more on Wikipedia about "Nuku'alofa"
Politics of Tonga takes place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the King has the executive power. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Legislative Assembly ...more on Wikipedia about "Politics of Tonga"
The Royal Palace of the kingdom of Tonga is located in the northwest of the capital, Nuku'alofa, close to the coast of the Pacific Ocean. it is the official residence of the King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. ...more on Wikipedia about "Royal Palace, Tonga"
Royal Tongan Airlines, formerly the Friendly Island Airways, was the national carrier of Tonga until liquidation in 2004. A government agency, it provided interisland air service linking Tongatapu with 'Eua, Ha'apai, Vava'u, and Niuas. It also had international Boeing 757 routes to Honolulu International Airport in Hawai'i in the United States, Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, Auckland International Airport in New Zealand, Nadi in Fiji and Niue. ...more on Wikipedia about "Royal Tongan Airlines"
Shirley Waldemar Baker was a missionary and premier of Tonga. He was born in England in 1835 of a Devonshire family. He studied medicine, went to Australia as a young man, decided to become a missionary, and in 1860 or somewhat later was sent to Tonga by the Australian Wesleyan conference. He became head of the mission, and much in the councils of King George of Tonga, who made him his prime minister. A disagreement arose with the Wesleyan authorities at Sydney in 1879, and Baker founded an independent body under the title of the "Free Church of Tonga". Some of the natives, however, were loyal to their original church and much strong feeling was aroused, which culminated in 1887 with an attempt to shoot Baker. He escaped unhurt but his son and daughter were both wounded. Four people were executed for this crime, and many were deported to other islands. In 1888 the Rev. George Brown (q.v.) visited Tonga to inquire into the position and to endeavour to heal the breach between the two churches. He did not succeed and his reports show that Baker was using his power to the disadvantage of those who were not adherents of the Free Church. In 1890 Sir John Thurston visited Tonga and deported Baker at short notice to Auckland, where he lived for some years. He paid a short visit to Tonga in 1897, settled there again in 1900, and died there in November 1903. ...more on Wikipedia about "Shirley Waldemar Baker"
The Kingdom of Tonga (Tongan for "south") is an archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean, about a third of the way between New Zealand and Hawaii. It lies south of Samoa and east of Fiji. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tonga"
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The pa'anga (or Tongan dollar) is the currency of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is controlled by National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangike Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga) in Nuku'alofa. The pa'anga is not convertible and is pegged to a basket of currencies comprising the Australian , New Zealand, and United States dollars and the Japanese yen. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tongan pa'anga"
The pound was the currency of Tonga until 1967. Initially, British currency circulated. This was supplemented, in 1933, by banknotes issued by the Tongan government. The notes were marked as sterling and included the rather unusual four shillings denomination. In 1936, the Tongan pound was devalued to 1.25 Tongan pounds = 1 pound sterling, thus setting the Tongan pound equal to the Australian pound, which had already devalued. Later issues of banknotes had the word "sterling" crossed out, then removed all together. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tongan pound"
The Tu'i Tonga Empire was a powerful Oceanian empire. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tu’i Tonga Empire"
William Mariner was an Englishman who lived in the Tonga Islands from 1807 to 1811. He wrote an account of his experiences, Tonga Islands, that is now one of the major sources of information on pre-Christian Tonga. ...more on Wikipedia about "William Mariner (writer)"
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