Nukuʻalofa (/ ˌnuːkuəˈloʊfə / NOO-koo-ə-LOH-fə, Tongan: [nukuʔaˈlofa]) is the capital and largest city of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group. On 10 June 1777, British captain James Cook wrote of his arrival at their anchorage place.
Nuku alofa is the capital city of the Kingdom of Tonga and has a population of over 24,000. It is the administrative and commercial center as well as the chief port of the country. Tongan and English are the prevalent languages here. The first Europeans to set foot upon these islands were the Dutch who arrived in the year 1616.
The closest major airport to Nuku'alofa, Tonga is Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU / NFTF). This airport is in Nuku'alofa, Tonga and is only 24 km from the center of Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Nukuʻalofa is the central hub for transport in Tonga. Buses arrive and depart from the central bus station along Vuna Road close to the centre of town. Bus services are privately operated, and their drivers are free to set their own schedules. Fares are fixed by the government, with reduced rates for school children.
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