Oceania, group of three atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
Tokelau is composed of three atolls (Fakaofo, Atafu, and Nukunonu), and it was first settled by Polynesians around A.D. 1000. The atolls operated rela ...
Longitude: -172
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Tokelau:
11,024.162 km
Terrain:
Low-lying coral atolls enclosing large lagoons.
Natural Resources:
Fish.
Industries:
Small-scale enterprises for copra production, woodworking, plaited craft goods; stamps, coins; fishing.
Population: 1,647
The country's small population is fairly evenly distributed amongst the three atolls.
Area: 12 km2
about 17 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
Consists of three atolls (Atafu, Fakaofo, Nukunonu), each with a lagoon surrounded by a number of reef-bound islets of varying length and rising to over 3 m above sea level.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| smo | Samoan |
| tkl | Tokelauan |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | $ |
Capital City: Fakaofo
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 4:38 am (GMT+13:00)
The flag of Tokelau is a blue field with a stylized yellow canoe and four white stars.
Bordering Countries
Tokelau has no bordering countries.
Visiting Tokelau
You're in for a treat! Tokelau is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful coral atolls
- Rich Polynesian culture and traditions
- Unique and remote location
- Extremely remote and difficult to access
- Limited tourist infrastructure
- Variable weather conditions
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Tokelauan cuisine features seafood, coconut, and taro.
- Popular dishes include Lolo Rice and Palusami.
- Freshly caught fish and coconut water are widely enjoyed.
- Snorkel in the coral lagoons
- Explore traditional Polynesian villages
- Relax on the pristine beaches
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