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Tonga is the only South Pacific country not colonized by Europeans and remains the only monarchy in the region. It once ruled much of its neighboring islands wielding enormous power throughout Polynesia. The islands retain Their proud and rich culture.

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Culture __ A good general overview of Tonga culture. A link will take you to information about the Tonga people. - illustrated - From pacificislandtravel.com - http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/tonga/about_destin/culture.asp  

Culture and Tradition __ A general overview. "Culture and tradition are as much a part of Tongans' life as breathing. The strong tie between Tongans and their monarchy, and their respect for traditional authority and customs has helped the country retain its strong, distinctive character." - From pacificnavigator.com - http://www.pacificnavigator.com/tonga/abouttonga/culture.html 

Ethnologue report for Tonga __ Web page dedicated to the languages spoken in Tonga. - From SIL International - http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=tonga 

GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Tonga - People __ Overview in the form of fast facts. click on links at bottom to access other information. - From geographyiq.com - http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/tn/Tonga_people_summary.htm 
 
The Kingdom of Tonga __ "Situated just west of the International Date Line and east of Fiji, Tonga is unique in that it is the only Polynesian country never to have been colonized, and the only monarchy in the Pacific." You will find information about geography, locations, people and more. - illustrated - From fikco.com - http://www.fikco.com/kingdom.htm 

 

Tonga Culture __ A brief overview. - illustrated - From LonelyPlanet.com - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/pacific/tonga/culture.htm 

Tonga : Culture __ A general overview. - From travel.yahoo.com - http://sg.travel.yahoo.com/guide/australasia_and_pacific/tonga/culture.html  

Tonga - People __ A statistical overview. - From exxun.com - http://www.exxun.com/Tonga/c_pp.html


 
Tonga People and Geography __ "Tonga is in the centre of the South Pacific islands, but with a very different nature from its neighbours; a nature that intrigues and delights travelers. For a start, Tonga has a monarchy, with a much beloved king, and is the only country in the South Pacific never to have been colonised." - illustrated - From pacificnavigator.com - http://www.pacificnavigator.com/tonga/abouttonga/abt_tonga.html 

Tonga - A Short Pre-History __ An introduction to pre-contact Tonga. "Although Tonga's written history is relatively recent, a rich oral history and artefacts here and there have allowed historians to build pictures/interpretations of life prior to white contact." - From tongatapu.net.to - http://www.tongatapu.net.to/tonga/homeland/history/article1.htm


 

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