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Tonga

The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean. It comprises 176 islands, 52 of which are inhabited. Tonga has an estimated population of 104,000 as of 2009.

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Most popular food in Tonga?

mahi mahi

lobster and crayfish

prawns

crabs

squid

canned corn beef

pork

chicken

bananas

coconut

breadfruit

fish

shellfish

Umu

Who's bigger Samoans or tongans?

Both Samoans and Tongans are of Polynesian descent and share many cultural similarities. In terms of physical size, there is no definitive answer as both groups have individuals of varying sizes. However, on average, Tongans are generally considered to be larger in stature compared to Samoans due to factors such as genetics, diet, and lifestyle. It's important to note that these are generalizations and individual size can vary greatly within each group.

What type of climate does Tonga have?

The climate is basically subtropical with a distinct warm period (December-April), during which the temperatures rise above 32oC (90oF), and a cooler period (May-November), with temperatures rarely rising above 27oC (80oF). The temperature increases from 23oC to 27oC (74oF to 80oF), and the annual rainfall is from 170 to 297 centimeters (67-117 in.) as one moves from Tongatapu in the south to the more northerly islands closer to the Equator. The mean daily humidity is 80%.

Who first inhabited Tonga?

tHE SAMOANS CAME FIRST AND THEN DAh EROPEANS CAME AFTER..CAPTIAN COOK NAMED THE TONAGN ISLAND "THE FRIENDLY iSLANd"..SO YEAH THATS ALL I CAN ANSWER FOR YAll..C/O 2009...O'GEE MAN..LOL JOKES

What are the Tonga values?

First Church, then family then friends.

What are houses like in Tonga?

Because of its tropical weather, a typical Samoan house (or fale) is an open plan house. HOWEVER, with the growing Samoan economy (both in American Samoa and Samoa) there are scores of "Fale Palagi" that are being built.

Famous people in Tonga?

Jonah Lomu , Viliami Fukofuka , Feleti Sevele , King George Tupou V and many others

Hi my name is Ela Naeata.I like that movie Invictus.I don't know much about Viliami or Feleti.I know about King George and Jonah.I wish I was Famous like you guys.Anyways im Tongan.That's all I have to say.

Sincerely.Ela Naeata

Why is Tonga so special?

I'm sure that to the people of Tonga, it is special for many reasons. To those of us from the outside, its main claim to fame is that it remains the only island nation in the Pacific or Indian Oceans that was never colonized.

The Wikipedia article on Tonga states, "In 2010, Tonga took a decisive step towards becoming a fully functioning constitutional monarchy after legislative reforms paved the way for its first fully representative elections, which resulted in Noble Sialeʻataongo Tuʻivakanō being elected as Tonga's first ever democratically elected Prime Minister."

What does tatalanoa mean in tongan?

Tanoa means the Ava Bowl that is used in the Ava ceremony (a samoan celebration)

Is Tonga in Asia or North America?

Tonga is a group of little Islands North of New Zealand in Polynesia.

Are there rivers or lakes in Tonga?

Yes there are lakes (nomuka and niuafo'ou to name two) but no rivers in Tonga

What is the national colour of Tonga?

The colours of the Samoan flag are blue, red and white.

How do you say good job in tongan?

Watch dem Pigs don't catch you bro, good luck wiv ya hash stash:)

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Tonga?

The flight times varies according to the speed of the flight. If the flight is flying at a faster speed then the times may change. We are providing you with standard flight timings. The flight time for the above mentioned trip is.5hours 30 mins

How do you aunty and uncle in Tongan?

There is no specific word for Uncle, but translating the meaning and idea, it is: tuagane o lo'u tina (brother of my mother), uso o lo'u tama (brother of my father).

What is the tongan translation for 'i love you'?

The translation for i love you in Tongan is" Ofa lahi atu kiate koe"

Who owns Tonga?

Nobody really "owns" Samoa. Samoa has a mixed government of parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy (i.e; There is a "Head of State") N.B: Head of State is not a "King". This differentiates Samoa and Tonga.