Area: 747 sq km
Archipelago of 171 coral and volcanic islands, 36 being inhabited, 600 km east of Fiji.
Population: 104,260 Annual Growth: 0.46%
Capital: Nuku'alofa
Urbanites: 25.3%
HDI Rank: 99 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Official language: Tongan Languages: 3 All languages
Largest Religion: Christian
| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 99,839 | 95.76 | 0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 16,110 | 15.5 | 0.4 |
Tonga’s rich Christian heritage is a blessing, but has reached the point of oversaturation. The proliferation of denominations generates competition among churches, as newer groups entice believers away. Isolation and the difficult economic situation complicate issues further. Pray that Tongan Christians would seek ways to contribute to the Kingdom of God rather than seeking the church that benefits them the most.
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