Lifuka

Lifuka

      uplifted crescent-shaped coral island in the Haʿapai Group of Tonga, southwestern Pacific Ocean. Lifuka was once the seat of the Tongan kings. Pangai, on its west coast, has the best harbour of the Haʿapai Group; it is also an administrative centre. Copra is exported. Area 4.4 square miles (11.4 square km). Pop. (1996) 2,966.

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