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| | Wikipedia: Tonga |
 | | Criticism of the monarch is held to be antithetical to Tongan culture and etiquette. |
 | | A direct descendant of the first monarch, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, his family, some powerful nobles and a growing non-royal caste of elites live in much wealth, with the rest of the country living in relative poverty. |
 | | Following the precedents of Queen Salote, and with numerous international advisors, the government of Tonga under King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV has monetized the economy, internationalized the medical and education system, and enabled access by commoners to increasing forms of material wealth (houses, cars, and other commodoties), education, and overseas travel. |
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