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A group of more than 170 islands spread over an area of the South Pacific roughly the size of Japan, Tonga is the last Polynesian monarchy, and the only Pacific nation never colonised by Europeans. Traditional Tongan culture is still strong, heavily overlaid with Christianity of various denominations. The Sabbath is observed more strictly here than almost anywhere else in the world The colourful coral reefs surrounding the islands lend themselves to great diving and snorkelling and humpback whales make their yearly migration through the warm waters.
 
Tonga ­ Royal adventures in a tropical kingdom
Tonga‘s main island, Tongatapu, which is shaped like a medieval slipper, has a rugged, rocky southern coast on its sole and a sheltered, sandy toe. The blowholes through the coral ... ...
TONGA
In 1777, Captain James Cook anchored his two ships, Resolution and Discovery, in a sheltered bay on the central Tongan island of Lifuka. The locals put on such a party for the Engl... ...
Tonga : Traditions run true in modern Tonga
The winner of the 30th Miss Heilala Pageant in Tonga in July will be no ordinary beauty queen. As well as being the loveliest young woman in the land, she must also be a flagbearer... ...
More than just a pretty beach: Pamela Wade in Rarotonga
In this airy, whitewashed coral church the stained glass windows are open to let in the warm tiare scented breeze and I have been gazing out through them at Rarotonga‘s jungly moun... ...
TONGA
The pews are packed but there is always room for visitors who wish to absorb a memorable experience, no matter what their religion or creed. For Tongans are devout worshippers and ... ...
Tongan adventure
A bell tolls at 5.30am. It is Sunday and different from other days. Today is the Lord‘s day and nothing is to be done ­ no swimming, fishing or work except for preparation in His n... ...
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