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Tonga is located in Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand, in the timezone GMT 13. The country has
boundaries of 0 (km), and a coastline of 419 (km). Major urban areas: Nuku'alofa, Pangai.
Elevations
Lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
Highest point: unnamed location on Kao Island 1,033 m
Physical Features
Most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base
Hazards
Cyclones (October to April); earthquakes and volcanic activity on Fonuafo'ou
Climate
Tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December)
Natural Resources
Fish, fertile soil
Land Use
Arable land: 20% permanent crops: 14.67% other: 65.33% (2005)
Renewable Water Resources
Fresh Water Withdrawal
Environmental Issues
Deforestation results as more and more land is being cleared for agriculture and settlement; some damage to coral reefs from starfish and indiscriminate coral and shell collectors; overhunting threatens native sea turtle populations
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