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            TONGA
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Tonga is situated about 20
degree south of the Equator
and just west of the
International Date Line in the
Pacific Ocean. It comprises
over 170 islands, only about
one-fifth of which are
inhabited. The climate is
warm, with heavy rainfall.
Yams, cassava and taro are
grown as subsistence crops,
and fish from the sea
supplements the diet. Bananas
and coconuts are grown for
export. The main industry is
coconut processing.

Area (Sq. Km.): 700

Population: 108,000

Capital: Nuku'alofa

Language:
Tongan
English

Religion:
Free Wesleyan 47%
Roman Catholic 14%
Free Church of Tonga 14%
Mormons 9%
Church of Tonga 9%

Government Type:
Constitutional monarchy

Currency: Pa'anga

High Commission:
New Zealand House
Haymarket
London
SW1Y 4TQ
0171-839-3287

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129