Tonga Branch Of The Scout Association
Tonga is one of 29 countries where Scouting exists (be it embryonic or widespread) but where there is no National Scout Organization. Scouting is active in Tonga as an overseas branch of The Scout Association, which allows Tonga to act as a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
The membership badge of the Tonga branch of The Scout Association incorporates the crown from the coat of arms of Tonga.
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