City: Tonga
Capital
and largest city: Nukuʻalofa
21°08′S 175°12′W / 21.133°S 175.200°W / -21.133; -175.200
Official languages: Tongan
English
Ethnic groups (2016): 96.6% Tongan
1.7% Euronesians
1.0% European
1.0% East Asian
Religion: Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga
Demonym: Tongan
Government: Unitary parliamentary
constitutional monarchy
• Monarch: Tupou VI
• Prime Minister: ʻAkilisi Pōhiva
• Assembly Speaker: Lord Tu'ivakano
Legislature: Legislative Assembly
Independence• from British protection: 4 June 1970
Area• Total: 748 km (289 sq mi) (175th)
• Water (%): 4.0
Population• 2011 census: 103,036
• Density: 139/km (360.0/sq mi) (76th)
GDP (PPP): 2011 estimate
• Total: $763 million
• Per capita: $7,344
GDP (nominal): 2011 estimate
• Total: $439 million
• Per capita: $4,220
HDI (2014): 0.717
high · 100th
Currency: Paʻanga (TOP)
Time zone: (UTC+13)
Drives on the: left
Calling code: +676
ISO 3166 code: TO
Internet TLD: .to
Top Things to do in Tonga
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Things to do in Tonga, Tonga: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
August 12, 2021 Natalie Tallman
Coordinates: 20°S 175°W / 20°S 175°W / -20; -175
Restaurants in Tonga
1. St Joseph's Cathedral
Neiafu Tonga
Excellent
46%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By RoadTripRoger - Putnam, United States
Large, impressive facade that dominates the view of Neiafu's main street. Interior not as grand as the exterior would suggest. Nice place to pause and pray if that's your thing.
