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- Travel
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- Climate and clothing: Light clothing is worn all year. Most
- rainfall occurs from December through March.
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- Customs: Americans visiting Tonga must have a valid passport
- and an onward airline ticket but do not need visas for visits up
- to 30 days. Visas are required for longer visits and may be
- obtained in Tonga or at consulates of the United Kingdom.
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- Health: Tonga is free from most tropical diseases, including
- malaria. Nuku'alofa has a modern hospital, but doctors are often
- in short supply. Drinking water is safe in the capital and in
- tourist resorts.
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- Transportation: Four international airlines link Tonga with
- Fiji, New Zealand, and Western Samoa. A small national airline
- provides irregular service to airstrips on the three main island
- groups. Cars with drivers can be hired. Taxis are available in
- larger towns.
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- National holidays:
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- Good Friday, Easter Monday April 25 ANZAC
- Day Crown Prince's Birthday May 4
- Emancipation Day June 4 King's
- Birthday July 4 Constitution Day
- November 4 King Tupou Day
- December 4 Christmas, Boxing Day
- December 26 New Year's Day
- January 1
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- Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, June
- 1988.
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