Tonga (Capital: Nuku'alofa)
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga
Political Features
- Location: Southwestern Pacific Ocean.
- It is situated south of the equator and slightly above the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Island groups: It consists of 3 main island groups (Tongatapu, Ha‘apai and Vava‘u)
- It is a member of the Commonwealth and United Nations.
Geographical Features
- Highest Peak: Kao Island in the Ha'apai Group.
- Climate: Tropical (governed by trade winds,movement of the South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ), El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
- There are no rivers in Tonga.