Tongatapu
1. What is the capital of Tonga?
Answer: Nuku'alofa
2. What language is spoken in Tonga?
Answer: Tongan
3. What is the traditional dance of Tonga?
Answer: Meke
4. What is the national sport of Tonga?
Answer: Rugby union
5. What is the currency of Tonga?
Answer: Pa'anga (T$)
6. What is the main religion in Tonga?
Answer: Christianity (Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga)
7. What is the population of Tongatapu?
Answer: Approximately 75,000
8. What is the climate like in Tongatapu?
Answer: Tropical, warm year-round, rainy season from November to April
9. What is the terrain like in Tongatapu?
Answer: Relatively flat, some rolling hills, limestone cliffs on the west coast
10. What are some of the main industries in Tongatapu?
Answer: Tourism, agriculture, fishing, handicrafts
11. What are some of the traditional foods of Tonga?
Answer: Umu (roasted food), taro, fish, coconut
12. What are some of the popular tourist attractions in Tongatapu?
Answer: Ha'amonga Trilithon, Royal Tombs, Nukuleo Beach, Talamahu Market, National Museum of Tonga
13. What are some of the challenges facing Tonga?
Answer: Climate change, sea level rise, economic development
14. What is the history of Tonga?
Answer: Settled by Polynesians around 1500 BCE, unified kingdom in 10th century, independent from UK in 1970
15. What are some of the famous people from Tonga?
Answer: Boxer Talia Tupou, rugby player Jonah Lomu, musician Matatia
16. What are some of the unique customs and traditions of Tonga?
Answer: Kava ceremony, wearing taovala (mats), respect for chiefly system
17. What is the national bird of Tonga?
Answer: Pacific pigeon
18. What is the national flower of Tonga?
Answer: Heilala (red ginger)
19. What is the national motto of Tonga?
Answer: Ko e ʻOtua mo e Tuʻi ko ia mo Tonga ko hoko ʻofiha (God and the King are the pillars of Tonga)
20. What is the meaning of the Tongan flag?
Answer: Red field represents Tongan people's blood, white cross represents Christianity, anchor represents hope
Type By Munmi Hazarika
