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  1. A history and geography of Tonga by Alfred Harold Wood, 1972
  2. Geography of Tonga by T. F Kennedy, 1957
  3. Geography of Tonga. by T.F. Kennedy, 1959
  4. The geography of Tonga: A study of environment, people and change by E. A Crane, 1979
  5. The four waves of papalangis on the shores of Tonga by Michael F Starkweather, 1974
  6. The Tonga Book by Paul W. Dale, 2006-04-30

41. World Facts And Figures - Tonga
tonga, geography, Top of Page. Location Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about twothirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
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World Facts and Figures Home Country List Country Maps Country Flags ... Measurement Conversion Calculator Daily Tournaments - Thousands of Players - Great Bonus Offers - Join Now and See! Tonga Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational Issues Tonga Introduction Top of Page Background: The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900. Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It remains the only monarchy in the Pacific. Tonga Geography Top of Page Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 20 00 S, 175 00 W

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    SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
      Country name:
      conventional long form: Kingdom of Tonga
      conventional short form: Tonga
      former: Friendly Islands Government type: hereditary constitutional monarchy Capital: Nuku'alofa Administrative divisions: 3 island groups; Ha'apai, Tongatapu, Vava'u Independence: 4 June 1970 (from UK protectorate) National holiday: Independence Day, 4 June (1970) Constitution: 4 November 1875, revised 1 January 1967 Legal system: based on English law Suffrage: 21 years of age; universal Executive branch:
      chief of state: King Taufa'ahau TUPOU IV (since 16 December 1965)
      head of government: Prime Minister Prince Lavaka ata ULUKALALA (since NA February 2000) and Deputy Prime Minister Tevita TOPOU (since NA January 2001) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch note: there is also a Privy Council that consists of the monarch and the Cabinet elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed for life by the monarch
  • 44. Atlas: Tonga
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    45. GEsource World Guide - Tonga
    geography and Maps. tonga is located in Oceania, in the timezone GMT 13. The country has boundaries of 0 (km), and a coastline of 419 (km).
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    46. Maps Of Tonga
    facts from MerriamWebster MyTravelGuide Atlas - tonga - In-depth travel guide offers a map and country facts, plus information on geography, places of interest
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    47. Traveljournals.net - Geography Of Tonga
    Zealand. Geographic coordinates 20 00 S, 175 00 W. Map references Oceania. agreements. geography note archipelago of 170 islands (36 inhabited).
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    Home Explore Pictures Stories ... Accommodation Search: Navigation: Home Explore Tonga / Geography Geography of Tonga Locations: A B C D ... Search Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 20 00 S, 175 00 W Map references: Oceania Area: total:  748 sq km
    land:  718 sq km
    water:  30 sq km Area - comparative: four times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 419 km Maritime claims: continental shelf:  200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
    exclusive economic zone:  200 NM
    territorial sea:  12 NM Climate: tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) Terrain: most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base Elevation extremes: lowest point:  Pacific Ocean m
    highest point:  unnamed location on Kao Island 1,033 m Natural resources: fish, fertile soil Land use: arable land: 
    permanent crops: 
    permanent pastures: 
    forests and woodland: 
    other: 
    16% (1993 est.)

    48. Tonga - Government, History, Population, Geography And Maps
    tonga source CIA World Factbook 1998, tonga. geography. Top of Page. Location Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about
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    Geography [Top of Page] Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 20 00 S, 175 00 W Map references: Oceania Area:
    total: 748 sq km
    land: 718 sq km
    water: 30 sq km four times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 419 km Maritime claims:
    continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
    exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
    territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) Terrain: most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base Elevation extremes:
    lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: unnamed location on Kao Island 1,033 m Natural resources: fish, fertile soil Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 16% (1993 est.)
  • 49. Tonga Information: Facts, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Flag And Tonga
    Facts, geography, People, Government, Flag, Economy and tonga Map. It remains the only monarchy in the Pacific. geography, tonga.
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    Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Tonga Introduction Tonga Background: The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900. Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It remains the only monarchy in the Pacific. Geography Tonga Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
  • 50. Geography Of Tonga
    Volcano Live www.volcanolive.com geography of tonga. tonga. Geographic coordinates, 20 S, 175 W. geography of tonga www.volcanolive.com Copyright John Seach.
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    www.volcanolive.com Geography of Tonga Tonga Geographic coordinates 20 S, 175 W Location Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Terrain most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base; archipelago of 170 islands (36 inhabited) Highest Point unnamed location on Kao Island 1,033 m Natural hazards cyclones (October to April); earthquakes and volcanic activity on Fonuafo'ou Volcanic Activity Active volcanoes
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    51. Tonga (11/03)
    Major importersNew Zealand, Japan, Australia, US, Fiji. Fiscal year July 1 to June 30. geography tonga is an archipelago directly south of Western Samoa.
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    Background Note: Tonga

    PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME:
    Kingdom of Tonga
    Geography
    Area: 747 sq. km. (288 sq. mi.).
    Cities: Capital Nuku'alofa (pop. 34,000).
    Terrain: 169 islands, mainly raised coral but some volcanic.
    Climate: Tropical, modified by trade winds. Warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December). People
    Nationality: Noun and adjective Tongan(s). Population (2002 est.): 106,137. Annual growth rate (2002 est.): 1.85%. Ethnic groups: Tongan 98%, other Polynesian, European. Religions: Wesleyan Methodist, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Mormon. Languages: Tongan, English. Education: Literacy (2001 est.)98.5%. Health: Infant mortality rate (2002 est.)13.72/1,000. Life expectancy at birth 68.56 yrs.: female71.11 years; male66.13 years. Work force (1997 est.) 33,908: Agriculture Unemployment (1996 est.): 13.3%. Government Type: Constitutional hereditary monarchy. Constitution: 1875 (revised 1970). Independence: June 4, 1970. Branches: Executive Prime Minister and Cabinet appointed by the King.

    52. World Atlas Tonga, Oceania, Information Page
    Background tonga, geography, Location Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about twothirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
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    (Source of information on this page credited to the CIA's - The World Factbook Background: Tonga Geography Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 20 00 S, 175 00 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 748 sq km
    land: 718 sq km
    water: 30 sq km Area - comparative: four times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 419 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
    exclusive economic zone: 200 NM
    territorial sea: 12 NM Climate: tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) Terrain: most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m
    highest point: unnamed location on Kao Island 1,033 m Natural resources: fish, fertile soil Land use: arable land:
    permanent crops:
    permanent pastures:
    forests and woodland:
    other:
    16% (1993 est.)

    53. Tonga - 2002 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communications T
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  • 54. Tonga - Facts
    geography, tonga. Location Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about twothirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
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    Introduction Tonga Background: The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900. Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It remains the only monarchy in the Pacific. Geography Tonga Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 20 00 S, 175 00 W Map references: Oceania Area: total: 748 sq km
    water: 30 sq km
    land: 718 sq km Area - comparative: four times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 419 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
    territorial sea: 12 NM
    exclusive economic zone: 200 NM Climate: tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) Terrain: most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base

    55. Tonga - Country Profile - Geography
    UK Trade Investment. Export Information by Market or by Sector or by Subject Home / tonga / geography / tonga. Country Profile Introduction
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    56. Map Of Tonga
    tonga MyTravelGuide.com - Country Map - Background Introduction Almanac geography Climate History Government Country Map Travel Essentials Points of Interest
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    57. Academic Information For Tonga
    tonga ABC Country Book - tonga Interactive Factbook geography, Flag, Map,geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications link status
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    58. Facts About Tonga
    geography of tonga. Location Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about twothirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
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    Facts about Tonga
    World Facts Index The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900. Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It remains the only monarchy in the Pacific.
    Geography of Tonga
    Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Geographic coordinates: 20 00 S, 175 00 W Area: total: 748 sq km
    water: 30 sq km
    land: 718 sq km Area - comparative: four times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 419 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
    territorial sea: 12 NM
    exclusive economic zone: 200 NM Climate: tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) Terrain: most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base

    59. Tonga - Map - Geography
    Map, tonga. geography, tonga. Location Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about twothirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
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    water: 30 sq km
    land: 718 sq km Area - comparative: four times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 419 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
    territorial sea: 12 NM
    exclusive economic zone: 200 NM Climate: tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) Terrain: most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m
    highest point: unnamed location on Kao Island 1,033 m Natural resources: fish, fertile soil

    60. Cook Island's Geography And Wildlife
    Cook s geography Land and Sea Blend Seamlessly. There are few is elusive. Simply, raro means down and tonga means south . Some
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    There are few places in the world as scenic and isolated as the Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, nearly 3000 km. northeast of New Zealand The unspoiled landscapes of these volcanic islands range from craggy mountains and lush interior jungles to white-sand beaches swept by turquoise waters. The Cook Islands consist of 15 tropical islands, scattered over a vast area of Pacific Ocean - approximately 850,000 square miles! Click for Cook Islands map. The island's present-day name stems from the local language, however the precise origin of the meaning is elusive. Simply, 'raro' means 'down' and 'tonga' means 'south'. Some say the famous Tahitian navigator, Iro, visited it once and some years later reported he had "gone down to the south," hence raro tonga. The Samoan voyager, Karika, is also reputed to have called it Rarotonga when he first saw it from the northeast because it was leeward 'raro' and towards the south 'tonga'. These beautiful islands consist of two main groups, one in the north and one in the south.

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