Tonga
Tonga is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. Its capital is Nukuʻalofa, with a population of approximately 100K and a total area of 747 km². The official languages are Tongan / English and the currency is the Tongan Paʻanga (TOP).
📊 Quick Facts about Tonga
Tonga covers an area of 747 km² with a population density of 134/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $0.5B ($5,000 per capita) and gained independence in 1970. It has a coastline of 419 km.
Tonga is the last remaining Polynesian kingdom, a constitutional monarchy that has never been fully colonised by a European power. It is one of the only places in the world where you can legally swim with humpback whales in the wild.
✈️ Travel Information for Tonga
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.
Full Tonga travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →📍 Tonga on the Map
Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).
🏆 Tonga World Rankings
🏛 Must-See Places in Tonga
A massive stone gateway built in 1200 AD, Tonga's Stonehenge, with astronomical alignments
The only place on Earth where you can legally swim with humpback whales, July to October
A freshwater limestone cave with a natural swimming pool and stalactites
Dramatic ocean blowholes shooting water 30m into the air along the southern coast
⚖️ Compare Tonga with another country
See how Tonga stacks up against its neighbours and peers. Each comparison shows population, area, GDP, language, currency and more, side by side.
Or compare any two countries →
❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Tonga
What is the capital of Tonga?
The capital of Tonga is Nukuʻalofa.
What continent is Tonga in?
Tonga is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.
What currency does Tonga use?
Tonga uses the Tongan Paʻanga (TOP). The international calling code is +676.
What is the GDP of Tonga?
Tonga has a GDP of $0.5B, with a GDP per capita of $5,000.
🌍 Explore More Countries in Oceania / Pacific
Ready to explore somewhere new?
Share Tonga