Key facts
Tonga is a country located in Polynesia. The country has no land neighbors. As for languages, the country’s residents speak English and Tonga.
The national currency in Tonga is Tongan paʻanga (TOP). The hau (T$) is subdivided into 100 seniti (¢).
Tongan
Banknotes
T$1T$2T$5T$10T$20T$50T$100
Tongan
Coins
5¢10¢20¢50¢1¢2¢
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density The number of ATMs per person in Tonga is close to the world average.40.51 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Tonga without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Tonga. Type I is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Tonga?
There are no Mariott hotels in Tonga.
There are no Hilton hotels in Tonga.
There are no IHG hotels in Tonga.
There are no Best Western hotels in Tonga.
There are no Radisson hotels in Tonga.
There are no Accor hotels in Tonga.
What fast food chains are present in Tonga?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Tonga.
The KFC chain does not operate in Tonga.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Tonga.
The Subway chain does not operate in Tonga.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Tonga.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Tonga.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Nuku’alofa?
Weather data for Nuku’alofa (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Tonga.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Tonga
Sources
- Tonga Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Tonga (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)