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Hakura, with Aileen and Tom, out and about in Vava’u

August 6th 2010
Neiafu is a small seaside town of a few thousand stuck on the sides of a very deepwater harbour. I don’t understand the geology of Vava’u (the main island seems to be called Vava’u and has lots of islands to the south). There is obviously volcanic activity plus tectonic uplifts and lots of coral reefs; however, I have no idea why this area has such deep water. Neiafu Harbour, for example, ... read more
Oceania » Tonga » Vava'u

Tongan Flag 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... ... read more
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