Nuku'alofa, population 21,300 (1986), is the capital of Tonga. The city is located on the coast of Tongatapu island. The main exports are copra, bananas, vanilla, and handicrafts. 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tongatupu is the main island of Tonga where the capital Nukualofa is located. ... Copra is the dried meat, or kernel, of the coconut. ... Species Hybrid origin; see text A banana is a tree-like plant (though strictly an herb) of the genus Musa in the family Musaceae, closely related to plantains. ... Vanilla is a flavouring, in its pure form known as vanillin, derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla. ... Handicraft, also known as craftwork or simply craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using only simple tools. ...

Nuku'alofa is the most important commercial, transport and social center of Tonga. It comprises about 35% of the Kingdom's population. The royal palace, The Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, and all of the government buildings are located in Nuku'alofa.