Tonga
- Region
- Oceania
- Area
- 747 km²
- Capital
- Nukuʻalofa
- ISO
- TO
What the flag means
The red cross stands for the Christian faith; red is said to stand for the blood shed by Christ, and white for purity.
Fun facts
- FlagTonga’s constitution stipulates that its flag must “never be altered.”
- GeographyTonga is made up of about 170 islands, but fewer than 1/3 of them are inhabited.
- CultureTonga is the only kingdom among the Pacific island nations to have kept its traditional monarchy without ever giving it up.
- CultureBefore matches, Tonga’s national rugby team performs the “Sipi Tau,” a traditional dance.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)