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Government
| Government type |
constitutional monarchy (hereditary) |
| Head of State |
King George Tupou V (2006–) |
| Independence |
4 June 1970 (from UK protectorate)Constitution |
| Constitution |
King George Tupou I’s constitution - 4 November 1875; revised 1 January 1967 |
| Legal system |
based on English common law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Suffrage |
universal; from age 21 years |
| Administrative divisions |
3 island groups; Ha'apai, Tongatapu, Vava'u |
