Tonga has the unique achievement of being the only indigenous Pacific island nation that was never formally colonized, though it was a British protectorate from 1900 to 1970.
(Of course, since the Brits never stuck their fingers into their political cake, Tonga's track record with democracy is a bit.... yeah.)
Would it have been possible for any other Pacific island nation to have dodged the bullet like that?
Suggestions other than Hawai'i are encouraged.
(Of course, since the Brits never stuck their fingers into their political cake, Tonga's track record with democracy is a bit.... yeah.)
Would it have been possible for any other Pacific island nation to have dodged the bullet like that?
Suggestions other than Hawai'i are encouraged.