Tonga


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Flag Description
Red with a bold red cross on a white rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner.

Currency
Pa'anga.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Oceania, archipelago in the south pacific ocean, about two-thirds of the way from hawaii to new zealand.

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
The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location on Kao Island 1,033 m.

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Tonga

This is a map of Tonga. The map illustrates the location of Nuku'Alofa and its proximity to Kao Island, Pangai, Tafahi, and the South Pacific Ocean.

Tonga News:
Tonga contemplates historic shift
A review in the South Pacific nation of Tonga recommends that the power of the monarchy be largely dismantled.
Pacific tsunami rescue stepped up
A major relief operation gathers pace after a Pacific tsunami killed at least 149 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.

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