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TONGA - Tongatapu Island

Tongatapu is the main island of Tonga and the location of its capital Nukuʻalofa. It is located in Tongatapu southern island group, and is the country's most populous island.Tongatapu is known as having one of the highest concentration of archaeological remains in the Pacific. The earliest traces of Lapita pottery found in Tonga was from around 900–850 BC, 300 years after the first settlements in Tonga were established.
The national government is based in Nukuʻalofa. The parliament of Tonga meets there, and the Royal Palace is located near the city.
BEST TIME to VISIT  TONGATAPU island
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to TONGATAPU
From June to September
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