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| Tonga Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tongan graveyard Tongan graveyard Jenny Mansson The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. 30 years later it became a constitutional monarchy and a British protectorate in 1900. Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It remains the only monarchy in the Pacific. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, you will find the islands of Tonga about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. Tonga's climate is tropical, modified by trade winds. The summer season reaches out from december to may, the cool season from may to december. Most of the small islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base. two thirds of the population of Tonga live on the island of Tongatapu . This is where the airport is, so you are sure to begin your trip here (unless you come by boat). ________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: The economy's base is agriculture which contributes 32% to GDP. Squash coconuts bananas and vanilla beans are the main crops and agricultural exports make up two-thirds of total exports. The country must import a high proportion of its food mainly from New Zealand. The industrial sector accounts for only 10% of GDP. Tourism is the primary source of hard currency earnings; the country also remains dependent on sizable external aid and remittances to offset its trade deficit. The economy grew at a declining rate in 1993-96. The government has been turning its attention to further development of the private sector and the reduction of the budget deficit. GDP: purchasing power parity—$239 million (1996 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 1% (1996 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$2 250 (1996 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 32% industry: 10% services: 58% (1996) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 2% (1997 est.) Labor force: total: 36 665 (1994) by occupation: agriculture 65% (1997 est.) Unemployment rate: 11.8% (FY93/94) Budget: revenues: $49 million expenditures: $120 million including capital expenditures of $75 million (FY96/97 est.) Industries: tourism fishing Industrial production growth rate: 1.9% (FY95/96) Electricity—capacity: 7 000 kW (1995) Electricity—production: 30 million kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 284 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: coconuts copra bananas vanilla beans cocoa coffee ginger black pepper; fish Exports: total value: $15.3 million (f.o.b. 1996) commodities: squash fish vanilla root crops coconut oil partners: Japan 43% US 19% Canada 14% NZ 5% Australia 5% (1996 est.) Imports: total value: $82.9 million (f.o.b. 1996) commodities: food products live animals machinery and transport equipment manufactures fuels chemicals partners: NZ 34% Australia 16% US 10% UK 8% Japan 6% (1996 est.) Debt—external: $70 million (1995) Economic aid: recipient: ODA $37 million (1994) Currency: 1 pa'anga (T$) = 100 seniti Exchange rates: pa'anga (T$) per US$1—1.3112 (November 1997) 1.2323 (1996) 1.2709 (1995) 1.3202 (1994) 1.3841 (1993) Fiscal year: 1 July—30 June ________People Edit This Population: 108 207 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: NA 15-64 years: NA 65 years and over: NA Population growth rate: 0.81% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 26.43 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 6.07 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: -1.23 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 38.57 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 69.54 years male: 67.51 years female: 71.96 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 3.63 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Tongan(s) adjective: Tongan Ethnic groups: Polynesian Europeans about 300 Religions: Christian (Free Wesleyan Church claims over 30 000 adherents) Languages: Tongan English Literacy: definition: can read and write Tongan and/or English total population: 98.5% male: 98.4% female: 98.7% (1996 est.) :::::::::Uoleva Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see ´Uoleva is a great small island south of Lifuka. Soni Kaifoto has a small resort on it called Captain Cook Beach Resort. :::::::::Tongatapu Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Tongatapu is the largest island in the Kingdom of Tonga. It is home to two thirds of its people. A roughly triangular shaped island measures about 34 km across from west to east. Most of the island is less than 17 meters above sea level. The capital Nukualofa, is a slow paced city of about 30,000 inhabitants. The archeological site of Haamonga is very impressive and should not be missed. Mua is a good place from where to see it. The island is an area of raised reef limestone on a deep base of volcanic sedimentary rock. The low northern cost is a reef platform, in places up to 200 meters in width. The high windward side of the eastern coast is known as "lilu" has a narrow reef ledge varying in height from 6 to 46 meters. The highest point of 65 meters lays between the airport village of Fu'amotu and Nakolo. The south and east coasts face very deep water. See the blowholes at Houma. Here waves crash against the reef and through blowholes create spectacular sights. From south east coast the island of "Eua is visible. Tongatapu has no rivers are streams. Tongatapu's drinking water supply come from underground, called the water lens. Rainwater falling on the islands permutes and floats on top of the heavier sea water. This water is pumped up for the town supply. Rainwater collected in tanks is an alternative source of drinking water for many a Tongan home. ___________Wildlife Edit This [Add New] Tongan Wildlife Center Edit This Home to many rare and interesting birds found in Tonga. The center has been so successful with its breeding program that surplus birds are released. The birds congregate in the surrounding trees filling the air with their songs. The Wildlife Center is open to the public daily from 9 am to 4 pm and Sundays until 6 pm. The rare Malau bird of Niuafo'ou is being bred here type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kolovai Edit This At "Kolovai" you will find a "Flying Fox Sanctury" where during the day thousands flying foxes cling to the Casuarina trees. Flying foxes are an unusual mammal . They are found hanging upside down from trees. These bats become active at night fly looking for fruit trees in which to feed. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ******Ha'amonga Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ha'amonga 'a Maui -- is an ancient trilathon at "Nuitoua" 32 km from Nuka'alofa. The name translated, "Burden of God Mau." Two upright pillars of coral support a central lintel weighing more than 8900 kilos. Thought to be the gateway to an old royal compound..., the arch now forms the entrance to recently created archeological reserve. Nearby is a large upright slab, said the be the backrest of the Tui'itatui who reigned about 1200 AD. The real purpose of the Ha'amonga has created much speculation. It has been linked to a gateway to a royal compound or to Stonehenge in England. H.M. King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, in May 1967 presented a unique explanation as to the purpose of the slabs of stone. In the months that followed the king's theory was tested. His Majesty felt the "V" notch on the top of the lintel was used as a marker in ancient lunar observations; particularly to establish the beginning of the lunar "New Year." Observations made on the shortest day aligned correctly with the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Therefore confirming the "V" notch indeed marks the position of the rising of the sun on the shortest and longest day of the year. H.M. King Taufa'ahau Tupou on 13th May 1972 declared "Ha'amonga", a National Parks protected area. *****Kolovai Beach Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see "Kolovai Beach" is a long sandy beach good for swimming and snorkeling. It too is a great spot for picnics. Here you will find the "Good Samaritan Inn" with its restaurant and bar. Friday nights is a must! ********Mua Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tonga's most important ancient monuments are found here. Here are the sites of early Tongan settlements. Captain James Cook set foot at "Mu'a" after sailing H.M.S. Endeavor into the sheltered waters of the inner lagoon. A plaque marks the landing place. Lapaha in Mu'u was seat of the ancient Tu'i Tonga dynasty, which was believed to have been of divine origin. The tiered burial mounds or langi of ancient royalty were faced with huge stone slabs cut from coraline limestone at nearby reefs. 28 langi are in the Lapaha area. The most impressive South Pacific tomb is undoubtedly Paepae 'o Tele'a bult more than 300 years ago for the 28th Tu'i Tonga. Thew term "Paepae" indicates that the physical body of the king was not buried here. Next to this buriel site is the "Namoala" -- a three tiered pyramid with the stone buriel vault intact on top the " Hehea" mound, which located opposite "Namola" holding still two further vaults. ********Nukualofa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Nuku'alofa's white Victorian "Royal Palace" is symbol synonymous with the Kingdom of Tonga. Visitors can see the palace from outside of the surrounding walls. When H.M. King Taufa'ahau Tupou is in residence -- the royal standard is flying from the palace. This was once home of the late Queen Salote Tupou III, mother of the present king. She was famous for having ridden in an open-top carriage during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation so the thousands of people waiting could see her - despite the rain! All other attendees did not. She is forever remembered by British people for it. Nuka'alofa, the capital of Tonga is the center of government and is the seat of His Majesty and Legislative Assembly. Tonga is a Constitutional Monarchy, which came into being in 1875 -- with a declaration of the Tongan Constitution by King Tupou I. Today the Tongan government is divided into three bodies: a.) The King Privy Council and Cabinet, b.) The Legislative Assembly and c.) The Judiciary. _______Sights Edit This [Add Sight] British High Commissioner's Residence Edit This Not far from the Royal Palace. See the cannons taken from the privateer Port au Prince captured 1806 at Ha'apai. The story of the capture and survival of a few of its English crew is told by William Mariner in the book "Tonga Islands." type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Tongan National Center Edit This Located across the main road from the Vaiola Hospital. The oval shaped buildings are based upon Polynesian design and their roof struts are bound decorative coconut fiber. Here the visitor will find handicraft demonstrations, tapa in canoe making, wood carving, basket and mat weaving. Historic photographic and artifacts on loan from the Royal Palace are worth seeing. Why not join a lunch time show and an interesting two hour guided tour. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] "Royal Tombs" Edit This Burial site of Tongan Royalty since 1893 is located in the center of Nuku'alofa. Its near the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Many restaurants have small bars and several are located along the waterfront are popular watering holes. Visit the Pacific Royale Hotel bar or upstairs at the Nuku'alofa Hotel. The International Dateline Hotel has a delightful pool side bar and open air restaurant.. The main bar is located in the reception area. The International Dateline Hotel has a good floor-show and special buffet nights. Details are available at the front desk. There are several good disco clubs around Nuku'alofa which are popular with younger persons. Some nightclubs such as the Ambassador are located a short taxi ride from the town center. :::::::::Vava'u Group Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Not an island. An island group. The result of crazy volcanic (re: techtonic) activity the last oh, 5 million years has shot this limestone masterpiece up. Probably the best place in the world to take a moorings cruise. _______Sights Edit This Whale watching, diving with sea snakes, diving with whales, lots of fishing, lots of diving, two excellent cave dives (one is open, one is a 10m swim to.) ______Getting There Edit This It's relatively easy to get a flight from the main island of tonga to here. So if you wanted to fly in, best case is: Fiki - Tongatapu - Vava'u. :::::::Vava'u island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Well Vava'u is one of the most beautiful islands in Tonga. People are friendly and thats why its called the friend islands. You can get the best sea food and any others of ur desier. Ron Cherry is one of the most famous chefs there. He has cooked for the King Taufaha Tupou fa. He use to have his own restaurant in Neiafu Vava'u. Beautiful dinner and a Tongan dancing. You cant get better than that. Vava'u is one of the most wonderful islands there. Paradise Hotel over look the habour. You can watch a sailboat sail into the habour and even watch the sunset from your room. Its beautiful. I have been there and its one of the most remarkable experiences that I have ever had. ________Getting There Edit This First, you must travel to Tongatapu, which is easy enough once you have found a flight that goes to Tonga. After that, you have the choice of going by boat or plane to Vava'u. Taking the boat (The Olovaha) takes about half a day and the plane (Peau Vava'u) takes and hour. Taking the boat is a memorable experience. |
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Tonga è uno stato dell'Oceania. 748 km2, 110mila abitanti circa (nel 2004), capitale Nuku'alofa. Protettorato britannico dal 1900 al 1970. Il Regno di Tonga è composto da un arcipelago nell'Oceano Pacifico meridionale, situato a circa un terzo della distanza tra Nuova Zelanda e Hawaii. Si trova a sud delle Samoa e ad est delle Figi.
[modifica] DemografiaQuasi 2/3 degli abitanti vivono sull'isola più grande del regno, Tongatapu. Sebbene molti tongani si siano trasferiti nell'unico vero centro urbano dell'arcipelago, Nuku'alofa (dove lo stile di vita locale si mescola a quello europeo), la vita del villaggio e i legami familiari rimangono molto importanti nella cultura tongana. La vita quotidiana è fortemente influenzata sia dalle tradizioni polinesiane che dalla fede cristiana: per esempio, tutti i commerci e le attività di intrattenimento vengono sospesi dalla mezzanotte del sabato fino a quella della domenica seguente, mentre la Costituzione dichiara il sabato giorno sacro. I tongani, gruppo di stirpe polinesiana con qualche goccia di sangue melanesiano, rappresentano il 98% della popolazione. Il resto è composto da europei, meticci europeo-tongani e genti provenienti dalle altre isole del Pacifico. Vi sono anche alcune centinaia di cinesi.
[modifica] EducazioneL'educazione primaria è libera e obbligatoria dai 6 ai 14 anni. Le scuole missionarie rappresentano circa l'83% dell'educazione primaria e il 90% di quella secondaria. Per quanto riguarda l'educazione a livelli superiori vi sono corsi per insegnanti, infermieri e medici, una piccola università privata, un collegio commerciale femminile e alcune scuole agrarie private. Per il resto, l'educazione di livello superiore viene impartita all'estero.
[modifica] ReligioneLa religione più diffusa è il protestantesimo, che raccoglie il 43% della popolazione. Il cattolicesimo è invece la religione del 16% dei tongani.
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[modifica] SportGli sport più diffusi nelle Tonga sono il calcio e il rugby. Un solo tongano è riuscito a salire su un podio olimpico; difatti nel 1996 Wolfgram Paea vinse la medaglia d'argento nella boxe per la categoria pesi super massimi ai Giochi Olimpici estivi di Atlanta.
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