Nukuʻalofa
Nukualofa is the capital and seat of government of the oceanic kingdom of Tonga. The city is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, just a few inches above sea level. In 2006, she had 23,658 inhabitants, and in 2010 around 24,000 inhabitants, these are a good third of the inhabitants of the main island of Tongatapu and almost a quarter of the total population of Tonga. The agglomeration Nukualofa had 34 311 inhabitants in 2006, or almost half of the inhabitants of Tongatapu, or a third of the population of the state of Tonga.
History
The town's origins date back to a fortress. This was destroyed in 1807 by Finau, chief Haapais first and then rebuilt before it was destroyed again in the following year of Tarki, another chief. As 1845 Tonga was reunited, said King George Tupou I. Nukualofa the capital of Tonga. The city's name means " Home of Love".
Geography
The actual historic center of Nukualofa is Kolomotua ( " Old Town ", " old village "). It is located west of the road Hala Vahaa kolo ( " village boundary road "). Kolofoou ( "New Town", " New Village ") is the second of the three villages, which make up today's capital; it lies to the east of that road. The third village is Maufanga, located further east.
Economy and Tourism
Nukualofa Tonga 's economic center and transportation hub. Main exports are copra, bananas, vanilla, and mostly traditional handicraft products. Great importance has also tourism. The city has the largest industrial port of Tonga, which lies approximately 25 kilometers from the Fuaamotu International Airport.
With the Atenisi Institute Nukualofa has the only independent university-like training college Tonga. Also located in the city is also a teacher training school and a hotel school. The Queen Salote College is the oldest girls' school in Tonga.
The main attraction is the Royal Palace from the wood of Norfolk pine. Other attractions are the only one-way street Tonga ( Railway Road ), the Vuna wharf, the royal tombs and numerous churches, including the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and the Centennial Church, which is attended on Sunday from the royal family.
The city offers the only noteworthy nightlife Tonga and had the only cinema in the country. In addition, a rugby stadium is located in the city.
Population
The city's population has been growing for years, steadily; in particular, many younger people are moving from the remote islands in the city. Most of the inhabitants are Tongans, and there are a few Europeans and Chinese.
State of emergency
After politically motivated riots, which then went into looting, burning on 16 November 2006 from a large part of the business district of Nuku'alofa. The subsequent state of emergency was maintained intermittently until December 2009.
Photo Gallery
Entrance to the Royal Palace
Market in Nuku'alofa
Fuaamotu International Airport
Free Church of Tonga