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Tonga — silhouette, capital and facts
Tonga is in Oceania and its capital is Nuku'alofa. With about 106 thousand people and 747 km², it ranks 175th in area and 182nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Tonga, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 106 thousand
- Area
- 747 km²
- Language
- Tongan and English
- Currency
- Paʻanga
- Flag colors
- red, white
Borders
Tonga has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Tonga
- Tonga is the only Pacific kingdom never formally colonized, having been only a British protectorate.
- In January 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai submarine eruption sent shock waves through the atmosphere worldwide.
- The Ha'amonga 'a Maui, a stone trilithon about 5 m tall, may have been used to mark the solstices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tonga?
The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
Which continent is Tonga in?
Tonga is in Oceania.
Which countries border Tonga?
Tonga has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Tonga?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Tonga is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Tonga?
Tonga is the only Pacific kingdom never formally colonized, having been only a British protectorate. In January 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai submarine eruption sent shock waves through the atmosphere worldwide. The Ha'amonga 'a Maui, a stone trilithon about 5 m tall, may have been used to mark the solstices.
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