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Tongatapu Island

island, Tonga
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Tongatapu Island is the largest island in the Tongatapu Group, which is the southernmost island cluster of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean. The island's name translates to "sacred south." It is a low-lying coral island, with its highest point only 270 feet above sea level. Fresh water is collected from rain or drawn from wells, as there are no surface streams. Tongatapu Island is a significant producer of copra and bananas, which are exported from the capital, Nukuʻalofa, located on the island's northern coast. The island also has educational institutions, a hospital, and an international airport.1

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  3. list of islands - Tonga

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