Tonga kingdom
About Tonga:
The Tonga kingdom is the archipelago in ocean of the south Pacific comprising of the 169 islands, out of which 36 islands are populated. Tonga is spread over to the distance of approximately 800 km in the line of the north- south. The island Tonga lies in the south of theSamoa and is approximately 1/3rd of way from the New Zealand to the Hawaii.
Tonga Previous Records Medals:
The record list of the medals that Tonga has won till date is mentioned as below:-
In Summer Olympics:
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Gold: 0
Silver: 1
Bronze: 0
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In Winter Olympics:
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Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
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Tonga History:
The Archaeological Research displays first inhabitants that settled in Tonga has arrived from islands of the Santa Cruz, as the part of the innovative Austronesian speakers migrations that originated out of the S.E. Asia near about 6,000 years before. The dating of the Archaeologists placed the county has the oldest well recognized location in the Polynesia for the characteristics Lapita pottery ware approximately 2,800- 2,750 years before.
Tonga Demographics:
Near about 2/3rd of the total population resides on the main land of Tonga. The everyday life in the country is influenced highly by the traditions of the Polynesians and particularly byChristian faith. The great majority in the country are the Methodists with the major Catholic minority and the increasing Mormon adherence. The 4 major church affiliations in the country are:
- Free Wesleyans
- Free Church of Tonga
- Catholics
- Mormons
Tonga Government and Politics:
Tonga is constitutional monarchy. The government of the country is significantly controlled by king and also by his nominees and the diminutive group of the hereditary nobles. The movement started in the year 1990 and also intended at curtailing powers of monarchy, and the Tongon pro- Democracy Movement was continued to increase in the famous support. The country gained the membership of the UN in the year 1999.
Tonga Culture:
Tonga is populated from about 3,000 years, since from the resolution in the times of the Lapita. The culture of the population is definitely changed since from the long period. Before the coming of the European explorers in 1600s and 1700s, the people were in the common contact with their Oceanic neighbors as Samoa and Fiji. The culture of the country has been changed very dramatically.
Tonga Economy:
The economy of Tonga is characterized by the extensive non monetary segment and the heavy dependence on the remittances from ½ inhabitants of the country that are residing in abroad, mainly in
- New Zealand
- United States
- Australia
The monetary segment of economy is largely owned and dominated by the nobles and royal families.
Tonga Infrastructure:
The transport requirements in Tonga are served by the shipping services, roads and air. The country consists of near about 680 km of the roads out of which only 184 km of the roads are paved. These roads mainly serve the main islands in the country with the help of the transport which is provided by the bus services and the private vehicles.
Tonga Education:
The primary education in Tonga is free and mandatory for the children of the age group among 6 to 14 years. The mission schools in the country offers near about 90% of the level of secondary level and 8% of the primary education. Rest of the education in the country is made up by the State schools. The higher education in the country consists of the:
- Teacher training
- Small private university
- Large number of the private agricultural schools
- Women’s business college
- Medical and nursing training
Tonga Neighboring Countries:
The countries that are located very near to Tonga are:
- Samoa
- New Zealand
- Hawaii
Tonga Independence:
Tonga gained its independence on 4th June 1970 from the British Protectorate.
Tonga Capital City:
The capital city Tonga is Nuku’alofa which is also the largest city in the entire country and is located at 210 08’S, 1750 12’W.
Tonga Currency:
The official currency of the country is Pa’anga which is abbreviated as TOP.
Tonga Country Famous For:
Tonga is famous for:
- The Langi’s at Mu’a
- Ha’amonga A Maui
- Mapu a vaea
- Hufanga Lupe
Tonga Total Population:
The total population of Tonga according to the census of the year 2005 is 112,000.
