Nukualofa

Nukualofa

Nukualofa , town (1986 pop. 21,300), capital and chief port of the Kingdom of Tonga , on the northern coast of Tongatapu island. The city has a deep harbor; copra, bananas, vanilla, and handicrafts are exported. The royal palace and government buildings are in Nukualofa. In 2006 the central business district of the town and some government buildings were severely damaged by rioting sparked by the slow pace of political reform.

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Nukualofa

Nukualofa Capital of Tonga, in the sw Pacific Ocean, on the n coast of Tongatabu Island. The chief industry is copra processing. Pop. (2002 est.) 24,300.

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Tongas capital Nukualofa to get its own council.
News Wire article from: PAC - Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association; 6/3/2009
ADB and Australia to help Tonga improve living conditions in Nukualofa.
News Wire article from: PAC - Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association; 10/18/2011
Tonga MPs still waiting on directions from PM over Nukualofa rebuild review.
News Wire article from: PAC - Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association; 8/10/2011

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