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Which countries recognized Tonga's independence in the 1800s?
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During the reign of King George Tupou I (1845β1893), Tonga established itself as a unified and independent country with a modern constitution and administrative structure. In the latter part of the 19th century, three nations formally recognized Tonga's independence through separate treaties:
- Germany (1876)
- Great Britain (1879)
- United States (1888)
These diplomatic recognitions occurred as Tonga solidified its status as a sovereign state during the 1800s.12