The archipelago of "The Friendly Islands" was united into a Polynesian kingdom in 1845. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900. Tonga acquired its independence in 1970 and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It remains the only monarchy in the Pacific. (Description by Wikitravel.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Tonga:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people. Offers a variety of volunteering abroad opportunities in Bahrain and around the world.
