flag: Tonga
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Tonga is an island nation located in the South Pacific. Its flag has a red background with a white rectangle and a red cross in the upper left corner.
It is a country made up of beautiful coral islands and is known for its friendly people. It is a Polynesian kingdom that preserves its traditional culture well.
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Tonga is the only independent kingdom in the Pacific that has never been colonized. The red cross on the flag symbolizes Christianity, representing Tonga's Christian tradition since the 19th century.
It is famous for whale watching, and humpback whales can be seen every year from July to October. Known as the 'Friendly Islands', Tonga preserves its unique Polynesian culture, including traditional dance and music, and the making of Tapa cloth.