Nuku'alofa

geographical name

Nu·​ku·​'a·​lo·​fa ˌnü-kü-ä-ˈlō-fä How to pronounce Nuku'alofa (audio)
town and capital of Tonga on Tongatapu Island

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“Nuku'alofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nuku%27alofa. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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