Tonga National Flag 5ft x 3ft

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The white quarter bears a red cross placed at the center. The Red Cross is very much symbolic of the coming of Christianity to Tonga islands. The color red in the Tonga flag also represents the blood of Christ and his sacrifice. The white quarter symbolizes purity. Official Name: As well as the national flag of Tonga, Tonga also has different flags for its army, navy, and a royal standard for its sovereign.

The flag of Tonga can be seen often around the country. Sometimes outside of houses, sometimes as decorations on cars or buildings, and most often around the capital city Nukualofa. Tonga is an island country to the south of the Pacific Ocean and has no neighbors. The closest countries are Niue and Fiji. Main Characteristics of TongaIt has a humid tropical climate. The temperature varies according to the regions. The southern region is dry and some periods are cool. In the north, temperature and humidity are very high. Since it is developed in terms of agriculture, many vegetables and fruits are grown. Coconuts, bananas, kuklas and indian nectarine are widely consumed. Consumption of fish and seafood is also quite high. Country The Tonga Flag is red in color with a white quarter at the upper left corner on the hoist-side of the flag. The Vavaʻu group to the north of Haʻapai is known for its hilly terrain, sheltered bays, and deepwater harbor. The region's geography makes it a popular destination for yachting and whale watching. The islands here are formed from volcanic activity, with lush, fertile soils supporting diverse vegetation. Where is Tonga? The red cross represents the country’s belief in Christianity. The white color is a symbol of purity, and the red color also represents the blood of Jesus after being crucified and recalls the Tonga people that their salvation owes to him. Tonga Flag Map History of the Tonga Flag Its deepest point, known as the Horizon Deep, plunges 35,702 ft. (10,882 m) below the surface of the water. There are no significant rivers within the Tonga archipelago, however the largest lake is located on the island of Tofua, and is a steaming hot volcano crater with a depth of 1,600 ft. (500 m).

The summit of volcanic undersea mountains forms the two roughly parallel chains of the Tongan islands. Most of the islands of the western chain are classified as high islands, because they have been raised well above sea level by repeated volcanic activity. Four of them are still active volcanoes. Some of the islands composed of lava formed by shield volcanoes, such as Late and Kao, have a hard cone-shaped surface that is not easily eroded. Others, such as Fonuafo‘ou (Falcon Island), were formed by more explosive volcanoes, and their surfaces, composed of ash and pumice, erode readily. Fonuafo‘ou has arisen and disappeared repeatedly, owing to its cycles of eruption and erosion. Around this time in the 1840s, the Tonga flag was first introduced and adopted. The new King wished to design a new flag of Tonga, mainly one that would represent Christianity. He worked with Shirley Waldemar Baker who was a member of the UK's Tongan mission to create a new flag. This, as well as a new coat of arms and national anthem for Tonga. The first humans arrived in Tonga around 1000 B.C. The islands’ politics were probably highly centralized under the Tu’i Tonga, or Tongan king, by A.D. 950, and by 1200, the Tu’i Tonga had expanded his influence throughout Polynesia and into Melanesia and Micronesia. The Tongan Empire began to decline in the 1300s, descending into civil wars, a military defeat to Samoa, and internal political strife that saw successive leaders assassinated. By the mid-1500s, some Tu’i Tongans were ethnic Samoan and day-to-day administration of Tonga was transferred to a new position occupied by ethnic Tongans.Tonga is a predominantly Christian country. This was brought about with the arrival of the British when Captain James Cook first arrived in 1773 then made 2 additional visits until 1777. After this,British Wesleyan Methodist arrived in Tonga and started to convert the Tongans to Christianity. It was only in 1831 that they converted the chief Taufa'ahau Tupou, who, in 1845, would then become King George Tupou I. The current flag of Tonga was officiallyestablished in 1875.It is written in Tonga's constitution that the Tonga flag will never be changed or altered. Covering a total area of 750 sq.km (289 sq mi), Tonga is an archipelago composed of 169 islands, of which only 36 islands are inhabited and is located in the South Pacific Ocean. The three largest islands are Tongatapu, Ha'apai, and Vava'u, with Tongatapu being the most populated. Due to its location within the Pacific Ring of Fire, Tonga experiences relatively frequent volcanic activity, with its last eruption occurring in 2009, near the island of Hunga Tonga - approximately 6.8 miles (11 km) north of the capital city. The highest point of the country is an unnamed elevation on Kao Island that peaks at 3,389 ft. (1,033 m); the lowest point is the Pacific Ocean (0m). Divisions of Tonga Map Haʻapai, located north of Tongatapu, consists of a series of islands and islets, characterized by coral reefs and sand banks. The topography is generally low-lying, with a few volcanic islands like Tofua. This region's significant bodies of water include lagoons and coral reefs that are important for marine life and local navigation.