What has a nickname that sounds like a nice place?
Tonga
What is the nickname?
the Friendly Islands
Why is it called that?
because of the congenial reception accorded to Captain James Cook
When was this?
in 1773
Was there a party when he showed up?
yes
Called what?
the "ʻinasi" festival
Were they planning to murder him?
yes
Why didn't they?
they could not agree on a plan
Says whom?
William Mariner
How long did the Brits protect them?
70 years
Did any other place ever control them?
no
Are there a lot of islands there?
yes
How many?
169
Do folks live on all of them?
no
How many are occupied?
36
How many total folks live there?
103,000
Most live where?
Tongatapu
What borders it?
Samoa
And?
Niue
Does it have a constitution?
yes