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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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