Tonga Latest News
Recently, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region.
About Tonga
- It is a sovereign country in Polynesia, composed of an archipelago of 169 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean.
- Neighbouring countries include Fiji to the west, Cook Islands to the east and Samoa north.
- These islands are divided into three main groups: Tongatapu in the south, Ha‘apai in the center, and Vava‘u in the north.
- The western islands (making up the Tongan Volcanic Arch) are all of volcanic origin; the eastern islands are nonvolcanic and are composed of coral limestone and sand
- It features flat terrain with limestone and coral formations.
- Terrain: Mostly flat islands with limestone bedrock formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic rock.
- Highest Point: The highest point in this region Kao Island in the Haʻapai group.
- Tonga is a member of the Commonwealth Clean Ocean Alliance and Marine Protected Areas Action Groups.
- Capital City: The capital city of Tonga is NukuÊ»alofa, situated on the northern shore of Tongatapu Island.Â
Source: News on Air
Tonga FAQs
Q1: What is the Commonwealth?
Ans: The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of countries around the world that were once part of the British Empire.
Q2: Where is Tonga located?
Ans: Oceania
