Tonga island

Tonga, a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting 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.The capital, Nuku‘alofa, is on the island of Tongatapu. Read here to learn more about Tonga.

The Tonga islands are one of the ISLANDS' editors favorite destinations. It was on the cover of the May 2012 issue. And it ranks at No. 15 on our new Best Islands to Live On 2012 list. See our Tonga islands coverage here.

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Kingdom of Tonga

Does Tonga, or Kingdom of Tonga, sound exotic but somehow familiar to you? Do you know where Tonga is? Tonga has rich Polynesian culture and numerous fun spots to visit. Let’s learn about Tonga with your own eyes and step on that warm island with Acanela.

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Polynesia is a cultural area in the Pacific Ocean comprised of a number of different countries and islands.

Vava'u is the nicest island group of Tonga. This beach is located on Nuku Island, one of the smaller islands south of the main island.