Members
Further information: Category:National Members of FINAAt the January 2010 FINA Bureau meeting, Tonga became the 202nd national federation of FINA. Members are grouped by continent, and there are 5 continental associations of which they can choose to be a member:
- Africa (51): African Swimming Confederation (CANA)
- Americas (41): Swimming Union of the Americas (ASUA)
- Asia (43): Asian Amateur Swimming Federation (AASF)
- Europe (51): European Swimming League (LEN)
- Oceania (16): Oceania Swimming Association (OSA)
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