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Tonga quiz
Tonga is in 5 of our quizzes: one trivia question, the Oceania map, 2 Explorer photos and flag. The capital is Nuku'alofa.
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6 questions about Tonga only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Tonga at a glance
| Capital | Nuku'alofa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Location | Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand |
| Population | 105,000 (2025 estimate), 181st of 196 |
| Area | 747 km², 173rd of 196 |
| People per km² | 140 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 419 km |
| Highest point | Kao Volcano on Kao Island, 1,046 m |
| Official languages | English and Tongan |
| Currency | Tongan paʻanga |
| Flag colours | red and white |
| Calling code | +676 |
| Terrain | Mostly flat islands with limestone bedrock formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic rock |
| Climate | Tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) |
| Where the name comes from | The name is of local origin and is said to mean "island;" the former name, the Friendly Islands, came from Captain James COOK in 1773, based on the welcome he received from the inhabitants |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Tonga has no land borders, only 419 km of coastline. By area Tonga is 173rd of 196 countries, just behind Dominica and ahead of Singapore.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Places to find
2 in Explorer
Tonga's capital, with a white Victorian royal palace facing the harbour.
Photo: Uhooep / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Tonga's main island, a flat coral island with blowholes along its southern coast.
Photo: Arne Müseler / CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
1| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What currency does Tonga use? | Paʻanga |
Where Tonga trips people up
Tonga is shown with Samoa, Fiji and Nauru for the flag.
One trivia question is “What currency does Tonga use?” (Paʻanga). Explorer has 2 Tonga photos: Nukuʻalofa and Tongatapu.
Every Tonga question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Tonga?
The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
Which continent is Tonga in?
Tonga is in Oceania.
What is the population of Tonga?
About 105,000 (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Tonga?
Tonga has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Tonga?
Kao Volcano on Kao Island, at 1,046 m.
What is the official language of Tonga?
There are 2: English and Tongan.