Outline of Tonga

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Tonga: Tonga is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean.

The islands lie south of Samoa and are about one-third of the way from New Zealand to Hawaii.

He happened to arrive at the time of the ʻinasi festival, the yearly donation of the first fruits to the Tu'i Tonga, the islands' paramount chief, and was invited to the festivities.

According to the writer William Mariner, in reality the chiefs had wanted to kill Cook during the gathering, but had been unable to agree on a plan.

People with serious medical conditions are typically referred to New Zealand for treatment.