Tonga

Nuku’alofa is the capital of Tonga, located on the island of Tongatapu. It’s the political and royal center, home to the Tongan monarchy, and its name charmingly translates to “abode of love,” fitting its Polynesian setting. Established as the capital in the late 19th century, it remains the hub of Tonga’s government and culture. To remember it, think “Tonga’s ‘aloha’ = Nuku’alofa.” The other options are nearby Pacific capitals: Suva (Fiji), Apia (Samoa), and Honiara (Solomon Islands). Tonga is notable for maintaining a continuous indigenous monarchy, which sets Nuku’alofa apart as a uniquely royal Pacific capital.