General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Nuku’alofa |
| Country | Tonga |
| Currency | Pa’anga |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.2% |
| Gdp | $524 million |
| Size | 748 sq mi |
| Population | 105,695 |
| Population density | 141/sq mi |
| Kids per female | 3.2 |
| City population | 23.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 22∘C |
| Summer | 26∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Tongan |
| Population able to read | 98.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 10.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 62 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Real Tonga |
| Main airport | Fua’amotu International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2.5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.25/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | N/A |
| Restaurant | N/A |
| Bar | N/A |
| Coffeeshop | N/A |
| Services | N/A |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 3.25/MBits |
| Tld | .to |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 55% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type I, Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Viliami Supermarket |
| Pharmacy | Friendly Islands Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Friendly Islands Pharmacy |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 12am |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 4/10 |
| Public Parks | 6/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Rugby |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lu pulu | A traditional Tongan dish made with taro leaves, coconut cream, and onions | $5-10 |
| Oka | A raw fish dish marinated in coconut cream and citrus juice | $5-10 |
| Fa’i | A sweet potato dish cooked in coconut cream | $5-10 |
| Siopa’i | A Tongan dessert made with coconut, tapioca, and bananas | $5-10 |
| Panikek | A Tongan pancake made with coconut milk and flour | $5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kava | A non-alcoholic beverage made from the root of the kava plant. It has a slightly bitter taste and is said to have relaxing effects. | 5-10 |
| Tonga Beer | A local beer that is brewed in Tonga. It is a light, refreshing beer with a slightly sweet taste. | 4-6 |
| Vailima Beer | A Samoan beer that is also popular in Tonga. It is a full-bodied beer with a slightly bitter taste. | 5-7 |
| Coconut Water | The clear liquid that is found inside coconuts. It is a refreshing and hydrating drink that is rich in electrolytes. | 2-3 |
| Tropical Fruit Juice | A variety of tropical fruit juices are available in Tonga, including pineapple, papaya, mango, and passion fruit. | 3-5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ta’ovala | Traditional Tongan skirt made of woven pandanus leaves | $20-$50 |
| Tupenu | Tongan tapa cloth, made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree | $10-$30 |
| Ngatu | Tongan wooden bowl, carved with traditional designs | $20-$50 |
| Hiapo | Tongan barkcloth, made from the bark of the mulberry tree | $10-$30 |
| Kava | Tongan ceremonial drink, made from the root of the kava plant | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus |
| Ash Wednesday | February or March | Marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and penance |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Sunday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March or April | A day of rest and celebration following Easter Sunday |
| Anzac Day | April 25 | Commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in the Gallipoli campaign during World War I |
| King’s Birthday | June | Celebrates the birthday of the reigning monarch |
| Constitution Day | November 4 | Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Tonga in 1875 |
| Emancipation Day | December 4 | Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in Tonga in 1862 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day of rest and celebration following Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Tonga Chronicle |
| Online news | Matangi Tonga |
| Tv | Tonga Broadcasting Commission |
| Radio | Radio Tonga |