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  1. everyculture.com

    Identification. The name "Tonga" is composed of to (to plant) and nga (a place). It also means "south." According to the most recent archaeological findings, people arrived in the archipelago from Fiji around 1500 B.C.E. Thus, it is appropriate to translate the nation's name as "land lying in the south."
  2. History of Tonga, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Tonga. Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, Tonga consists of some 170 islands divided into three main island groups: Tongatapu in the south, Ha'apai in the center, and Vava'u in the north. Isolated islands include
  3. everyculture.com

    Before the Europeans arrived in Tonga, the embodiment of all that was sacred and secular (and leader of all Tongans) was the individual designated as the "Tu'i Tonga." In approximately the fifteenth century, as Tongan society expanded in size, a division was made between the sacred and secular aspects of managing the islands.
  4. everyculture.com

    History and cultural relations - Tonga Oceania. Through the use of carbon-14 dating techniques, a date of 1140 B . C . is the given date for the beginning of human occupation of Tongatapu.The first Europeans to visit the Tongan Islands were Dutch navigators in 1616 (Willem Schouten and Jacob LeMaire) and additional contacts occurred as other Europeans explored the Pacific throughout the ...
  5. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 23, 2024Tonga, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, has a rich history characterized by its indigenous Polynesian culture, early European contact, and eventual emergence as a constitutional monarchy. Ancient and Pre-Colonial Period Early Settlement: The islands of Tonga were first settled by the Lapita people around 1500 BCE. These early Polynesians brought with them advanced navigation skills ...
  6. en.wikipedia.org

    The Tongan archipelago has been inhabited for perhaps 3,000 years, since settlement in late Lapita times. The culture of its inhabitants has surely changed greatly over this long time period. Before the arrival of European explorers in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the Tongans were in frequent contact with their nearest Oceanic neighbors, Fiji and Samoa.
  7. culturalatlas.sbs.com.au

    In 1970, Tonga was granted full independence from voluntary protectorate status under Britain. Although aspects of the traditional culture have changed due to interactions with the English-speaking West, Tongans continually find ways to uphold the Tongan way of life (angafakatonga). For example, many Tongans place a high value on their families ...
  8. farandawayadventures.com

    The history in Tonga is not just about man-made endeavors but also about nature's role. Located in a region prone to cyclones and seismic activities, Tonga has faced its fair share of natural calamities. From the devastating cyclones of the late 20th century to the more recent ones, these natural tests have often wreaked havoc on the islands.
  9. In modern-day Tonga, especially in the urban areas, meal systems are very different and influenced by the Western culture. Purchased prepared foods like canned corn beef and canned fish are popular, even in the villages. The rate of obesity is high in Tonga with over 90% of the population being overweight.
  10. worldtravelguide.net

    • Of Tonga's 169 islands, 36 are inhabited. • In 2014, luger Bruno Banani became the first athlete to represent Tonga at the Olympic Olympics in Sochi. He came 32nd in the men's luge. • Each day Radio Tonga begins broadcasting with a recording by the Tongan nobleman Ve'ehala, a celebrated virtuoso of the nose flute. Tonga Culture Religion ...
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