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Tonga
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Tonga
Kingdom of Tonga
Pacific
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Geography
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)
Peoples
Official language: Tongan Languages: 3 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian
| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 99,839 | 95.76 | 0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 16,110 | 15.5 | 0.4 |
Challenges for Prayer
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.
For an additional 3 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Tonga.
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