Tonga is about 1,800 km (1,100 mi; 970 nmi) from New Zealand's North Island. Tonga was first inhabited roughly 2,500 years ago by people who were a part of the Lapita culture, Polynesian …

Jan 9, 2026 · Tonga, country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of some 170 islands divided into three main island groups: Tongatapu in the south, Ha‘apai in the centre, and Vava‘u in the north.

Tonga is a South Pacific island nation consisting of 171 islands, of which 45 are inhabited. Tonga is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the British Commonwealth.

Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Tonga tourism and traveler information by the Tonga Visitors Bureau.

Set in the heart of the Pacific with its proud royal heritage and strong traditions, Tonga offers an authentic Polynesian experience. Explore crystal clear waters, vibrant reefs, and welcoming island …

4 days ago · Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai is a submarine volcano in the South Pacific that gained global attention for its massive, explosive eruption on January 15, 2022, which generated record …

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3 days ago · It is known as the day Tonga went black. January 15th marks four years since the devastating eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano and the tsunami that followed. …

3 days ago · It's been nearly four years since a massive volcanic explosion rocked the Pacific nation of Tonga. The eruption created a huge plume of ash and water that stretched more than halfway to …

The Kingdom of Tonga, also known as “The Friendly Islands,” is situated in the Tongan archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean, about a third of the way along a line running from New Zealand to Hawaii.