Tonga

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 May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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.

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