Diplomatic missions of Tonga
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This is a list of diplomatic missions of Tonga. Tonga
Tonga
Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga , is a state and an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising 176 islands scattered over of ocean in the South Pacific...

 is a small island kingdom in Polynesia
Polynesia
Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania, made up of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians and they share many similar traits including language, culture and beliefs...

. About half of its 200,000 citizens live abroad (chiefly in New Zealand, Australia and the United States, and also as merchant seamen
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...

), and the portion of its national income derived through expatriate remittances
Remittances
A remittance is a transfer of money by a foreign worker to his or her home country. Note that in 19th century usage a remittance man was someone exiled overseas and sent an allowance on condition that he not return home....

 is one of the highest in the world. However, save for a few honorary consulates Tonga (including in Sydney, Auckland and Hamburg), Tonga's diplomatic network is very limited. It does not even have a mission on any neighbouring Pacific island states.

Multilateral Organizations

  • New York
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     (Permanent Mission to the United Nations
    United Nations
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    )
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