Tonga, an island nation, is made up of a cluster of 171 coral and volcanic islands 600 km east of Fiji. The population is approximately 100,000, and the capital city is Nuku'alofa.

Tongans are a Polynesian people, whose official language is Tongan. 95% claim to be Christian (Operation World, 21st Century Edition, 2001)

16% or more are Mormons.

Annual per capita income is about $1800, or 6% of the U.S. level.

Today, let us remember to pray for Tonga.

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