Tonga is a small island kingdom in Polynesia. About half of its 200,000 citizens live abroad (chiefly in New Zealand, Australia and the United States, and also as merchant seamen), and the portion of its national income derived through expatriate remittances is one of the highest in the world.
Tonga is a small island nation located in Polynesia. A substantial number of its 200,000 residents live abroad (mainly in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, as well as merchant sailors), and the portion of its national income generated through expatriate remittances plays a significant role globally.