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	Tonga travel guide - Wikitravel
		Tonga [1], the "Friendly Islands", is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean.
		Tonga is one of the last absolute monarchies in the world and is based upon an essentially feudal system where the king disburses land and positions without recourse to any elected body.
		Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
	wikitravel.org /en/Tonga (1158 words)

	Tonga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga, (Tongan for "south"), is an independent autochthonous monarchy in the Commonwealth, on the archipelago of the same name in the southern Pacific Ocean.
		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 abroad, chiefly in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
		Tonga is famous for being the location where Fletcher Christian forced William Bligh into an open boat during the mutiny on the HMS Bounty (1789).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tonga (3079 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - Tonga (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Archaeological evidence indicates that the islands of Tonga were settled as early as 900 BC Dutch navigators discovered the northern islands in 1616 and the rest of the group in 1643.
		Tonga remained self-governing, with the British responsible for foreign and defense affairs.
		Tonga is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/T/Tonga.asp (624 words)

	Tonga (06/06)
		Tonga's complex social structure is essentially broken into three tiers: the king, the nobles, and the commoners.
		Tonga's economy is characterized by a large non-monetary sector and a heavy dependence on remittances from the half of the country's population that lives abroad, chiefly in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
		Tonga, by a further modification of its treaty of friendship with the United Kingdom in July 1970, is responsible for its own external affairs.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/16092.htm (3136 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Tonga (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean, about a third of the way between New Zealand and Hawaii.
		Tonga's education system is free and mandatory for all children up to age twelve, with very nominal fees for secondary education, and foreign-funded scholarships for post-secondary education.
		The temperature increases from 23 °C to 27 °C (74 °F to 80 °F), and the annual rainfall is from 1700 to 2970 millimeters (67 to 117 in) as one moves from Tongatapu in the south to the more northerly islands closer to the Equator.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Tonga (3177 words)

	Tonga
		Tonga is a South Pacific island nation consisting of 171 islands, of which 45 are inhabited.
		Tonga is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the British Commonwealth.
		Tonga has three emergency contact numbers: 911 connects to the Tonga Telecommunications emergency operators; 922 connects directly to the police; and 933 connects directly to the hospital.
	travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1042.html (1219 words)

	Tonga Encyclopedia Articles @ ArtOfTexas.com (Art of Texas) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Tongan government also supported the American 'coalition of the willing' action in Iraq, and a small number of Tongan soldiers were deployed, as part of an American force, to Iraq in late 2004.
		The strong-arm tactics and gaffes have overshadowed the good that the now-aged king has done in his lifetime, as well as the many beneficial reforms of his son, ʻUlukālala Lavaka Ata, who was Prime Minister from 3 January 2000 to 11 February 2006.
		Everyday life is heavily influenced by Polynesian traditions and especially by the Christian faith; for example, all commerce and entertainment activities cease from midnight Saturday until midnight Sunday, and the constitution declares the Sabbath to be sacred, forever.
	artoftexas.com /encyclopedia/Tonga (2269 words)

	Tonga
		Tonga is a miniature Kingdom, made up of a group of 170 islands, 45 of which are inhabited.
		Ha'apai village is a favourite with visitors who are invited to stay in the village and participate in all aspects of village life from 'kava' ceremonies, feasting and dancing to hunting 'feke' octopus with village fisherman in outrigger canoes.
		Tonga was the first Pacific Island country to create marine parks or sanctuaries.
	www.janeresture.com /tonga (976 words)

	Tonga News
		A prince from the South Pacific island nation of Tonga who was known to his people as a voice for political reforms died along with his wife when a teenager crashed into their sport utility vehicle, authorities...
		Nuku'alofa, Tonga: DESPITE the untimely death last week of Prince Tu'ipelehake, the chairman of the National Committee for Political Reform, the Talanoa meetings that were scheduled for the USA are to...
		Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Two members of Tonga's Royal family died in a car accident in San Francisco last night according to Tongans living in the area, but this has yet to be confirmed by the Palace Office in...
	www.topix.net /world/tonga (637 words)

	Tonga Statistics Department (Site not responding. Last check: )
		However, Tonga has ended the fourth year (2003-04) of the new millennium with a lowest real GDP growth of 1.4% since the strong growth of 5.6% in 1999-2000 and the negative growth of 3.2% in 1996-97.
		Tonga has experienced a trade account deficit of T$38.3 million an increased by 10% when compared to a deficit of T$34.8 million in the same quarter of 2004.
		From exports Tonga earned T$6.5 million in September quarter 2005 compared to T$5.4 million in September quarter 2004.
	www.spc.int /prism/Country/TO/stats (205 words)

	Tonga
		Tonga was a British Protected State from 18 May 1900 - 4 June 1970.
		Smith (1975) wrote: "In the first assembly of the Tonga parliament in 1862, King George Tupou I called for propositions for the design of a national flag.
		The Tonga Royal Arms and Flag Act is available on the website of the University of South Pacific, in Vanuatu at http://www.vanuatu.usp.ac.fj/paclawmat/Tonga_legislation/Consolidation_1988/Tonga_Royal_Arms.html.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/to.html (782 words)

	Tonga
		The current royal dynasty of Tonga was founded in 1831 by Taufa'ahau Tupou, who took the name George I. He consolidated the kingdom by conquest and in 1875 granted a constitution.
		Tonga - Tonga, officially Kingdom of Tonga, island kingdom (2005 est.
		Tonga: History - History Archaeological evidence indicates that the islands of Tonga were settled as early as 900...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108042.html (542 words)

	tongaholiday.com » EXPERIENCE TONGA
		Located in the very heart of the South Pacific, Tonga is one of the most scenic and unspoiled of the Pacific Island nations.
		Tonga offers a wide variety of accommodation types to suit all budget and preferences.
		There are 176 islands in the Kingdom of Tonga and to see them all you need lots of time and your own boat.Tonga’s domestic airlines, are keeping the Kingdom’s main Islands of Tongatapu, Vava’u and Ha’apai connected…
	www.tongaholiday.com (204 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Asia-Pacific \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Tonga
		Tonga has no strategic or mineral resources and is highly dependent on agriculture, fishing and the money sent home by Tongans living abroad, many of them in New Zealand.
		Almost all of Tonga's people are Polynesians and its population has remained largely untouched by immigration.
		Although Tonga has a highly traditional society, some young, Western-educated Tongans have called for a new, more democratic constitution that would allow for direct elections to all parliamentary seats while retaining a titular monarchy.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300742.stm (463 words)

	Tonga, Kingdom of Tonga Resorts Tonga Hotels Tongatapu Vavau Haapai
		Tonga consists of 176 diverse, lush islands, which provide the traveler with amazing experiences, including untouched coral reefs teeming with underwater life, expansive white sand beaches, verdant tropical forests, and a friendly, culturally-rich people.
		Spread across a large expanse of peaceful ocean, Tonga is the only intact monarchy in the region.
		There is something for everyone in the Kingdom of Tonga - - world-class scuba diving and snorkeling (including diving/snorkeling in caves and grottos), sea kayaking, romantic picnics on secluded beaches, traditional Tongan dancing and feasts, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, sailing, and most important, laying on the beach relaxing.
	www.south-seas-adventures.com /Tonga/Tonga.php (869 words)

	Tonga Yacht Charters, Tonga Cruises, Tonga Sailing...cruise with the humpback whales of Tonga aboard your own private ...
		Tonga is a proud, independent nation that offers a sense of discovery, adventure, mystery, and allure.
		Tonga is a mere 2 1/2 hour flight from New Zealand, with flights regularly leaving from Auckland.
		Tonga is renowned for its handicrafts, reputedly the finest in the South Pacific.
	www.paradiseadventures.com.au /tonga.htm (1417 words)

	Tonga Travel Guide and Travel Information - Lonely Planet
		On Tonga you can party and drink kava at festivals till you drop, be impressed by the Sunday church turn outs, and then escape to deserted beaches where, between snorkelling in untouched coral gardens and sipping coconut juice, the most you need do is watch the waves slap against the shore.
		Samoan Islands & Tonga - Pick & Mix Chapters.
		Compare and book flights from 100's of domestic & international airlines.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/tonga (247 words)

	Tonga Map, South Pacific Islands
		The Kingdom of Tonga is the only Pacific country never colonized by Europeans.
		Our Tonga map reveals the four island groups, the Niuas, Vavau, Haapai, and Tongatapu, all joined by regular ferry and air services.
		Tonga's hotels and resorts are rather basic, but the history, living Polynesian culture, and many activities compensate for a lot.
	www.mapsouthpacific.com /tonga (234 words)

	Matangi Tonga
		Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Despite the untimely death last week of Prince Tu'ipelehake, the chairman of the National Committee for Political Reform (NCPR), the Talanoa meetings that were scheduled for the USA are to continue.
		Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The 'Ikale Tahi has a new line-up for their June 17 match against the Junior All Blacks at the Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
		Tonga's Michael Burling (22) had a convincing win in the Hyundai Longboard Pro competition, held 13-14 May at Makarori Beach in Gisborne.
	www.matangitonga.to /article/global_index.shtml (353 words)

	Tonga Islands Hotel Pictures Interactive Tour
		Tonga Islands is a quiet laid back holiday destination with only a handful of resorts and few tourists.
		Anyone interested in the Kingdom of Tonga will find this comprehensive and free website to be the perfect tool for planning their holidays.
		We also provide a compact Tonga Travel Guide presenting the basic facts like visa requirements, weather and money and outlining the highlights of each island and how to get around.
	www.tonga-islands.com (699 words)

	Tonga Holidays, Hotels & Resorts - Beautiful Pacific
		Tonga holidays are renowned for its water based activities in Vavau which boast fantastic bays and lagoons for sailing, unique whale watching opportunities (May-Oct) and world class game fishing.
		There are also some of the most beautiful uninhabited small coral islands off Tongatapu to explore with excellent value boutique beach resorts.
		We have provided you with detailed information on our selected tonga hotels which we believe offer a unique atmosphere - from the most exclusive small island resort to hotels for budget travellers..
	www.beautifultonga.com (428 words)

	Tonga
		The tradition claims that in the 16th century the Tu'i Tonga delegated political authority to a side branch of the royal family, with the style Tu'i Ha'atakalaua, and that round 1600 the Tu'i Ha'atakalaua further delegated political authority to the Tu'i Kanokupolu.
		The last Tu'i Tonga served until 9 Dec 1865, at which point Siaosi Taufa'ahau Tupou ruled alone as Tu'i Kanokupolu.
		On 4 Nov 1875 Tonga was established as a kingdom (Pule 'Anga Fakatui'i'o Tonga ["Kingdom of Tonga"]).
	www.worldstatesmen.org /Tonga.html (750 words)

	Tonga Resorts Hotel Accommodation Guide
		Tonga Accommodation Guide ; Map of Tonga Hotel Locations
		All hotels are obliged to sell to the public at the official "Hotel Rate" which we quote in our listings.
		We also have a useful Tonga Accommodation Map showing where all our featured properties are located.
	www.tonga.pacific-resorts.com (763 words)

	Tonga on the 'NET - Stamp Collecting and Tongan Postage (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tonga's Philatelic Bureau can assist stamp collectors with the stamps of Tonga which has included a rich variety of stamps.
		Of interest with modern stamps is Sue Wickison, formerly a scientific illustrator with institutions such as the Kew Gardens in London, and now developing artwork that's showing up on envelopes.
		Either drop them a line, or when you're in Tonga come by their offices on the first floor of the Nuku'alofa General Post Office to view the unique issues that belong to Tonga's stamp history.
	www.tongatapu.net.to /tonga/todo/stamps.html (172 words)

	Tonga current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
		A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Tonga is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name.
		You can also rent a Satellite Phone if you are going to a remote location where cell service is not available.
		Get a chart comparing the time of day in Tonga with all of the other locations you are interested in.
	www.worldtimeserver.com /current_time_in_TO.aspx (588 words)

	Tonga and the IMF -- Page 1 of 2
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		Representing the constituency consisting of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, and Vietnam.
		February 27, 2003 -- Tonga: 2002 Article IV Consultation--Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Tonga
	www.imf.org /external/country/TON (642 words)

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