Tongan poverty
Hidden behind a rubbish dump on the northern side of Nuku'alofa you will find a slump build on a filled in swamp; showing the real poor side of Tonga...
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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 o... [read more]
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 o... [read more] Blog: Tonga
Date: October 5th 2007
Date: October 5th 2007
Take time out from the world in Tonga
If you want a place to relax on a nice tropical beach, want to avoid hordes of tourists, and like the basics of life then Tonga is definitely for you. It is a true pacific tropical paradise, but what makes it really special is its people. The Tonga people have been able to maintain a laid back life style that is thankfully largely devoid of western ... read moreComment on Tongan poverty
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