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The population is about 195,000. ''Nuku`alofa ''has about 35,000 inhabitants. Tonga has close ties with ''Great Britain'', and ''Tongan ''and ''English ''are both official languages. | The population is about 195,000. ''Nuku`alofa ''has about 35,000 inhabitants. Tonga has close ties with ''Great Britain'', and ''Tongan ''and ''English ''are both official languages. | ||
About 30 percent of the people belong to the Free Wesleyan Church, which is the official state church, and the king is the head of it. The | About 30 percent of the people belong to the Free Wesleyan Church, which is the official state church, and the king is the head of it. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the next largest. About 40 percent of all Tongans are members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many Tongans have emigrated to ''Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska'', and the mainland of the ''USA.'' | ||
=== Tonga genealogy === | === Tonga genealogy === | ||
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'''1880''' Crown Prince's body, Tevita 'Unga, brought back to Tonga from New Zealand on German navy frigate Nautilus. Mr. Shirley Baker is chosen by King George Tupou I to be Prime Minister. | '''1880''' Crown Prince's body, Tevita 'Unga, brought back to Tonga from New Zealand on German navy frigate Nautilus. Mr. Shirley Baker is chosen by King George Tupou I to be Prime Minister. | ||
'''1886''' Tonga and United States of America enter into a treaty of friendship<br>'''1891''' The first | '''1886''' Tonga and United States of America enter into a treaty of friendship<br> | ||
'''1891''' The first missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrive in Tonga. | |||
'''1893''' King George Tupou II reigns <br>'''1895''' | '''1893''' King George Tupou II reigns <br> | ||
'''1895''' Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Walker and Jensen, arrive in Vava`u after visiting the King in Tongatapu.<br> | |||
'''1897''' A written Tongan based on the Latin alphabet is established. The alphabet includes 16 letters, plus a glottal stop, for which an apostrophe is used. All words end with a vowel sound.<br>'''1900''' With agreement between Germany, Britain, and United States, Tonga becomes a British protectorate. | |||
'''1914''' World War I [WWI] Tonga declares neutrality | '''1914''' World War I [WWI] Tonga declares neutrality | ||
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'''1942''' World War II [WWII] German evacuees from Tonga interred in New Zealand<br>'''1952''' Liahona High school opens in Tonga tapu. | '''1942''' World War II [WWII] German evacuees from Tonga interred in New Zealand<br>'''1952''' Liahona High school opens in Tonga tapu. | ||
'''1958''' Tonga and Britain treaty of friendship revised.<br>'''1965''' Death of Queen Salote, whose reign was marked with great progress in education and other progress for the entire population.<br>'''1968''' Her son, King Taufa`ahau Tupou IV begins his reign. First | '''1958''' Tonga and Britain treaty of friendship revised.<br>'''1965''' Death of Queen Salote, whose reign was marked with great progress in education and other progress for the entire population.<br>'''1968''' Her son, King Taufa`ahau Tupou IV begins his reign. First stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is created in Tonga.<br> | ||
'''1970''' The British protectorate is dissolved.<br> | |||
'''1970''' Tongan full sovereignty is restored. Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reaches 14,000 in Tonga. | |||
'''1977''' 100 year ratification of Tonga and Germany treaty of friendship. New treaty signed.<br>'''1983''' | '''1977''' 100 year ratification of Tonga and Germany treaty of friendship. New treaty signed.<br>'''1983''' A temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is dedicated at Nuku`alofa. | ||
'''1986''' Tonga and United States treaty of friendship ratified.<br>'''1990''' Dissatisfaction with corruption in high places brings unexpected victories to the Tongan Pro-Democracy party, which represents the interest of the “commoners” who believe the “nobles” are taking unfair advantage of their lifetime positions in parliament. <br>'''2000''' | '''1986''' Tonga and United States treaty of friendship ratified.<br>'''1990''' Dissatisfaction with corruption in high places brings unexpected victories to the Tongan Pro-Democracy party, which represents the interest of the “commoners” who believe the “nobles” are taking unfair advantage of their lifetime positions in parliament. <br>'''2000''' Membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stands at 45,000, divided between 16 stakes and a mission district. | ||
'''2008 '''There are 54,281 | '''2008 '''There are 54,281 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonga. | ||
Click "Tongan Customs and research ideas" under Step 3 in the table below for more information. | Click "Tongan Customs and research ideas" under Step 3 in the table below for more information. | ||