5 Unique Facts about Tonga, the Most Dangerous Place in the World5 Unique Facts about Tonga, the Most Dangerous Place in the World
5 Unique Facts about Tonga, the Most
Dangerous Place in the World The unique facts of the country of Tonga have attracted the attention of many people. Especially with the nickname of the most dangerous place in the world makes a lot of questions in people's minds. What's the reason?
Apparently, this country in the Polynesian archipelago has experienced a catastrophic underwater volcanic eruption and a very powerful tsunami. As a result, this country in the Southern Pacific Ocean has been devastated and damaged.
The catastrophic underwater volcanic eruption that occurred on January 15, 2022 received the attention of the closest neighboring countries, namely Australia and New Zealand. The two countries provide humanitarian assistance, such as clean water, food logistics, communication tools, to medical equipment.
This terrible disaster has earned Tonga the title of the most dangerous country in the world. In addition, it turns out that Tonga has other unique facts. There anything? Listen here.
1. Adherents of the Ancient Monarchy System.
The unique fact of the first Tonga state is from the system of government adopted. Scholars estimate that the country was first settled in 826 BC in its oldest city, Nukulake.
The Tongans once had the most important role in the entire Central Pacific region. In 1845 a young soldier united Tonga and received the highest title of Tui Kanokupolu as King George Tupou I. He also declared Tonga a Constitutional Monarchy of Tonga. Tonga has been the only indigenous monarchy that has survived in the Pacific Islands since 1500 BC.
This country has just become independent and has been a British Commonwealth country since 1970. Currently, Tonga has the VI King George Tupou who was elected in 2012.
2. Remote Archipelago State.
In 2020, it is known that the population in the country of Tonga will only reach 105,697 people. This population is spread over a land area of 748 square kilometers. This means that the density in Tonga is 145 per square kilometer.
The country with the capital city of Nuku'alofa has 169 islands. However, there are still many uninhabited, only about 36 islands have residents.
3. Business to Sports is Prohibited on Sundays.
King George Tupou I forbade business, sports to open shops on Sundays. This is because they want to make Christians solemn in worshiping at church to resting with their families on Sundays.
4. Friendly Archipelago Country.
Another unique fact of Tonga is its friendly people. In the 17th century, an English ship captain named James Cook first discovered the Tonga Islands. At that time, the people of Tonga welcomed James Cook's arrival very friendly.
So do not be surprised, if Tonga is dubbed as a friendly archipelagic country, referring to the friendly nature of its inhabitants when meeting newcomers.
5. Humpback Whale Breeding Place.
Many tourists or foreign tourists are interested in coming to Tonga because they want to swim with humpback whales. Although not all year long the humpback whale is in Tonga, there is a schedule every year that the humpback whale is in Tonga on a regular basis.
Among them are the months of June to October. Humpback whales must have crossed the warm waters of Tonga after swimming for food as far as 4,830 Kilometers from Antarctica. As it turns out, a unique fact from another Tongan country is that the humpback whale makes Tonga's waters a breeding ground and giving birth to children before returning to Antarctica again.
Those are 5 unique facts about Tonga that are interesting to know. So curious about the beauty of this country?
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