The bird life of Tonga includes a total of 73 species, of which two are endemic, the Tongan whistler and the Tongan megapode. Five species have been introduced by humans, and eight are rare or accidental.

3 days ago · The summit of volcanic undersea mountains forms the two roughly parallel chains of the Tongan islands. Most of the islands of the western chain are classified as high islands, because they …

1 day ago · Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua waves his country's flag as he walks with his team into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

Tourism is expanding to the island of Va’vau. The Tongan Visitor’s Bureau has a wide range of information of interest to travelers. Crime Although Tonga has a low crime rate, there has been a …

2 days ago · Pita Taufatofua, also known as "The Shirtless Tongan," will once again grace us with his presence during the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Nov 29, 2025 · Discover the Tongan People, the heart of the Kingdom of Tonga - rich in culture, language, and traditions of the Pacific’s Friendly Islands.

Dec 30, 2025 · Quite simply, a person from Tonga and/or a citizen of Tonga is called a “ Tongan ”. The language of Tonga is of the same name, but is also locally known as “Lea Faka-Tonga”.

Because of her vision, Tongan culture is an integral part of the school curriculum. Students learn Tongan history, traditional poetry, music, and dancing, along with wood carving, mat weaving, and bark cloth …

The following “Basic Tongan” lessons will help you get a head start in learning the language and using colloquial phrases that will help you survive during your home stay experience and in your first weeks …

3 days ago · Pita Taufatofua will likely brave the cold without a shirt once more as Tonga's flag-bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.