Tonga is unique among the nations of the Pacific Ocean as because it is the only archipelago of the Pacific where monarchy still prevails. The population of Tonga as per the census of July 2007 is 116,921. The people of Tonga are known as Tongan. English and Tongan are spoken by the Tonga people. Agricultural exports constitute the major part of Tonga export. In the Tonga Political Map, the island groups and the national capital are indicated.
Tonga Political FeaturesTonga is an archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago of Tonga includes 169 islands, which is spread across 700,000 square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago experiences sub-tropical climate. Tonga islands are also known as “Friendly Islands”. The geographic coordinates of the archipelago are 20º South latitude and 175º West longitude. Fish is one of the major natural resources of Tonga.
Tonga CapitalThe capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa. The capital city is located in Tongatapu Island. The geographic coordinates of Nuku'alofa are 21°7’60” South latitude and 175°11’60” West longitude. The capital city is 3 feet above sea level. Some of the neighboring cities of Nuku'alofa are:
The capital city is served by Fua Amotu International airport. The capital city is marked in the political printable map of Tonga by red square. The location of the city airport is also indicated in the map of Tonga.
Tonga Administrative DivisionsFor administrative purpose Tonga has been divided into three island groups of Vava'u, Tongatapu and Ha'apai. The island groups have been indicated in the political map of Tonga. The archipelago of Tonga is located between Polynesia and Melanesia. Some of the major places at Tonga, which are indicated in the map of Tonga, are Kolonga, Kolovai, Ofa, Mounu, Hunga. The Vava'u islands have also indicated separately in the political map of Tonga.
Tonga LocationLocated in the South Pacific Ocean, 36 islands of the archipelago are inhabited out of the total 169. Tonga falls between New Zealand and Hawaii. Tonga is in the eastern side of Fiji and to the southern part of Samoa.
