Trivia in Tonga

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Oceania / Oceania

National symbols

Flag: Red ensign with white canton and red cross

Tonga Flag

Emblem: Multi-colored coat of arms with crown, three stars, dove, and swords

Tonga Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • The .to domain is popular with IT startups due to its brevity and has been adopted for URL shortening services
  • One of the first countries in the Southern Hemisphere to welcome the New Year
  • Traditional navigation techniques in the movie 'Moana' reference Tongan culture
  • There are only a few traffic lights in the capital Nuku'alofa
  • Tongan language has an honorific system where words change for royalty, nobility, and commoners
  • Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's heaviest king
  • Sunday commercial activities are legally restricted and flights are minimal
  • Traditional beverage kava has mild sedative effects and is served at evening ceremonies
  • Overseas remittances account for approximately 40% of GDP
  • One of the few countries where whale swimming can be legally enjoyed

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