Tongatapu

Background: The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 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.

95 days ago: Call 2 Adventure published a blog
Tonga Part 1 - Tongatapu Island (Main Island)

August 16th 2008 Oceania » Tonga » Tongatapu
This is part one of two parts documenting my recent holiday in Tonga. I'll let the photos tell the story - so you'll need to open the photo - sorry - also note that there is more than one page of phot ... 39 photos [full story]

126 days ago: joj published a blog
Long Live the King

July 27th 2008 Oceania » Tonga » Tongatapu
Malo It is just over a week since I arrived in the Kingdom of Tonga, and I have had some great adventures already. My first stop was on the Island of Tongatapu, in the city of Nuku'alofa, where ... 12 photos [full story]

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