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Kingdom of Tonga
The modern Kingdom of Tonga was united around 1845 by George Tupou I, who gave it a constitution in 1875. It was a British protected state from 1900 to 1970 but was never formally colonised. It remains a constitutional monarchy.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1845 – present CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Type | kingdom (modern state) |
| Capital | Nuku'alofa |
| Founder | George Tupou I |
| Religion(s) | Christianity |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.