book chapter

Geography of Tonga

history and geography of TongaNuku'Alofa, Tonga • Published In 1932 • Pages: 70-108

By: Wood, A. Harold (Alfred Harold).

Abstract
This source consists of a chapter on Tongan geography excerpted from a text book written for use in Tongan secondary schools. Most of the source concerns the geography and geology of Tonga's various islands. In addition there is information on the climate, plant and animal species, exports and imports, vital statistics, and a brief sketch of the Tongan government. The work is based on secondary research.
Subjects
Maps
Location
Climate
Topography and geology
Fauna
Demography
History
Settlement patterns
Real property
External trade
Advisers to the chief executive
Deliberative councils
Administrative agencies
External relations
Judicial authority
culture
Tongans
HRAF PubDate
2006
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Types
Cleric
Educator
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Eleanor C. Swanson; 1978
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Tonga
Notes
By A. H. Wood
Includes bibliographical references (p. v)
LCCN
36016366
LCSH
Tongans