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Nuku'alofaTown (pop., 1999 est.: 36,360), capital, and chief port of Tonga. Located on the northern shore of Tongatapu Island in the southern Pacific Ocean, it has a deep-draft harbour that is protected by reefs. Commercial activities centre on the export of copra and bananas. Landmarks include the 19th-century royal palace, a chapel, and royal tombs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to local reports, delegates from the inter-governmental organization offered to help Tonga rebuild a hospital in the island of Nuku'alofa. Focusing on Nuku'alofa, Apia, and Funafuti, the authors delve into the specific problems that characterize each of these expanding Polynesian urban centers. Some rarely visit their estates and much prefer to live in Nuku'alofa or overseas. |
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