Tonga
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Capital
Nuku'alofa
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Local time
18:24
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Population
103 580
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+676
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Currency
T$ TOP (pa'anga)
Tonga
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Capital
Nuku'alofa
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Local time
18:24
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Population
103 580
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+676
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Currency
T$ TOP (pa'anga)
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Petrol price
€ 1.74 pl
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Precipitation
1 265mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
748 km2
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Protected Area
16%
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Forest Area
13%
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Agricultural area
45%
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Annual air passengers
51 615
Population
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Ethnicity
Polynesian
European
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Religion
Christian
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Literacy rates
99.4%
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Languages
Tongan
English
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Alcohol consumption
2.1 l/person
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Smoking
47.3%
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Diabetes
13.7%
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Tuberculosis
15 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
tourism, construction, fishing
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Agriculture
squash, coconuts, copra, bananas, vanilla beans, cocoa, coffee, ginger, black pepper
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Natural Resources
fish, fertile soil
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Natural Resources
fish, fertile soil
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Renewable Energy
1%
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CO2 Emissions
121kt
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Ease of Business
89 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
28
What not to do when visiting Tonga
Tonga Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting (men). Women friends typically kiss on the cheek, a handshake or nod of acknowledgement is common for women during the initial meeting. A handshake or just a nod of recognition is standard between the sexes.
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Tonga Don’t lose your temper, be loud or obnoxious - it’s considered rude.
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Tonga Don’t wear revealing or tight clothes - women are expected to wear skirts in public, and the knees or shoulders should not be bared.
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Did you know?
In Tonga, a brother and sister should never be in the same room alone due to a stigma deriving from incest fears.
Tonga Don’t expect all services to be provided and offices open on Sunday.
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Tonga Don’t forget buses and taxis are the only public transport available. Bicycles must be registered with the Police Office before being used on public roads.
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Tonga Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Tonga Don’t expect Tongans to be close talkers - they often shout at each other from across the yard or from the doorway of a house.
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Tonga Don’t necessarily raise your palm with fingers swiping towards yourself to beckon people - it can be considered rude. It’s better to use a swipe of the arm towards yourself downwards.
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Tonga Don’t refuse a gift from anyone - it’s very rude.
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Polynesia Don't refuse the Hibiscus blossom when offered - place it behind your left ear. The Tiare Tahiti flower can be found only in French Polynesia and is used to welcome friends or new visitors.
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Tonga Don’t forget the rainy season runs from November to April.
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