Oceania/Polynesia
Tonga
Nuku'alofa
100.2K
747 km²
Tongan paʻanga
Coastal
English, Tongan
Historical Events
500 - Settlement of Tonga
Tonga was first inhabited by Polynesian settlers of the Lapita culture.
1000 - Establishment of Tuʻi Tonga Empire
Tonga emerged as a regional power under the Tuʻi Tonga Empire.
1616 - European Discovery of Tonga
Tonga was discovered by Europeans, marking a significant point in its history.
1900 - British Protected-State Status
Tonga became a British protected state, with the UK handling its foreign affairs.
2010 - Transition to Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
Tonga reformed to a semi-constitutional monarchy, starting partial representative elections.