Nukualofa

American  

[noo-koo-uh-law-fuh] / ˌnu ku əˈlɔ fə /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Tonga, in the S Pacific Ocean.

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Nuku'alofa British  

/ ˌnuːkuːəˈlɔːfə /

noun

1. the capital of Tonga, a port on the N coast of Tongatapu Island. Pop: 36 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

I was stationed near the Tongan capital, Nukualofa, during the war.

From Time Magazine Archive

As the visiting Queen stepped ashore at the Tongan capital of Nukualofa, it began to rain once more.

From Time Magazine Archive

Almost as the dawn broke, two canoes were seen to put off from Nukualofa beach, and come towards the ship.

From The Adventure Of Elizabeth Morey, of New York 1901 by Becke, Louis

Just before Mr Thomas’s arrival at Hihifo, on the west side of Tonga, two native teachers from Tahiti, on their way to Fiji, had landed at Nukualofa on the north coast.

From The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific by Pearse, Alfred

After rendering all possible assistance to the brigantine, we left her about mid-day; and had been lying at anchor for two weeks in Nukualofa Harbour before she put in an appearance outside the reef.

From "Pig-Headed" Sailor Men From "The Strange Adventure Of James Shervinton and Other Stories" - 1902 by Becke, Louis