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(Last updated: 12 May 2009)


Current business situation

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Tonga. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

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Country facts

Capital city: Nuku’alofa
Surface area: 748 sq km
Population: 103,000
Official language(s): Tongan, English
Head of State: King George Tupou V
Head of Government: Prime Minister  The Hon Dr Feleti (Fred) Sevele
Australian exports to Tonga: A$14,186,000
Australian imports from Tonga: A$978,000
Tonga's principal export destinations: New Zealand, USA, Japan
Tonga's principal import sources: New Zealand, Singapore, Australia
(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)
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Economic climate

For the latest key economic indicators and statistics, please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet.
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Trade relations and statistics

Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet for key trade statistics.
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