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Tonga

Tonga is a country in Polynesia, covering about 747 km² (288 sq mi). Its capital is Nuku'alofa. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Nuku'alofa
Continent
Oceania
Region
Polynesia
Area
747 km²
Languages
English and Tongan
Currency
Tongan paʻanga
Calling code
+676
Internet domain
.to
World map with Tonga highlighted in green and circled
Where Tonga is on the world map.

Does Tonga count as a country?

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