Kingdom Of Tonga (Noun)
Meaning
A monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 105,000 people.
- In 1970 the Kingdom of Tonga achieved full independence from the United Kingdom and is currently the only country in the South Pacific to have escaped European colonization.
- King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV played an essential role in maintaining the traditions and heritage of the Kingdom of Tonga after independence from the United Kingdom.
- Today, the Kingdom of Tonga still upholds a strong and close bond with the United Kingdom and holds regular diplomatic and royal relations with other European countries.
- Queen Nanasipau'u, who became queen of the Kingdom of Tonga after her husband King Tupou IV passed away in 2006, remained dedicated to continuing his good deeds in society and carrying out traditional cultural obligations as her position as a reigning monarch entailed.