Tokelau is located in the west of the Oceania Continent, with a population of 1,400, making it the 233rd largest
national population. They do not have a capital or largest city but each of the three main islands (Atafu, Nukunonu
and Fakaofo) has its own administrative center. The country encompasses 10 square kilometers making it the 228th
largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Pacific Ocean.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through
heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General of New Zealand
Anand Satyanand and Administrator David Payton. Aliki Faipule Kuresa Nasau is recognized as the Head of
Government and achieves that status through a position that rotates annually among the three Faipule (village
leaders) and holds that position for one year. Its form of government is a self-administrative territory of New
Zealand and they celebrate the creation of their constitution with the Tokelau Act of 1948, which took effect 1
January 1949.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Tokelauan. It counts among its major religions Congregational
Christian Church, Roman Catholic and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has one radio station that
serves all three islands.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location on Nukunonu Island, its highest point at 5 meters and the
Pacific Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Pacific Ocean, which measures 101
kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are small-scale enterprises for
copra production, woodworking, plaited craft goods; stamps, coins and fishing. Its official currency is the New
Zealand Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Tokelau. Originally settled by Polynesian emigrants from surrounding
island groups, the Tokelau Islands were made a British protectorate in 1889. They were transferred to New Zealand
administration in 1925
national population. They do not have a capital or largest city but each of the three main islands (Atafu, Nukunonu
and Fakaofo) has its own administrative center. The country encompasses 10 square kilometers making it the 228th
largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Pacific Ocean.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through
heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General of New Zealand
Anand Satyanand and Administrator David Payton. Aliki Faipule Kuresa Nasau is recognized as the Head of
Government and achieves that status through a position that rotates annually among the three Faipule (village
leaders) and holds that position for one year. Its form of government is a self-administrative territory of New
Zealand and they celebrate the creation of their constitution with the Tokelau Act of 1948, which took effect 1
January 1949.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Tokelauan. It counts among its major religions Congregational
Christian Church, Roman Catholic and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has one radio station that
serves all three islands.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location on Nukunonu Island, its highest point at 5 meters and the
Pacific Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Pacific Ocean, which measures 101
kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are small-scale enterprises for
copra production, woodworking, plaited craft goods; stamps, coins and fishing. Its official currency is the New
Zealand Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Tokelau. Originally settled by Polynesian emigrants from surrounding
island groups, the Tokelau Islands were made a British protectorate in 1889. They were transferred to New Zealand
administration in 1925
| Atafu Island- Tokelau's northern and westernmost point |
| Fakaofu Island- Tokelau's southern and easternmost point |
| Tokelau food- typically local fish and canned goods from Samoa |
| Tokelau in Outrigger with tourists on the Pacific Ocean- Tokelau's lowest point |
| Nukunono Island- Tokelau's highest point |
| Typical House on Nukunonu |
Tokelau is very excuse me...very tiny and is made up of dead coral. I wish I could go to see it all
and maybe take some of Tokelau home (he-he-he only joking) BUT I would like to see and do the
following; see the crystalline waters of Atafu, visit fascinating Fakaofo, eat some tasty looking
Tokelau food, go out in outrigger and see nice Nukunonu. Could you, would you visit these tiny
islands and make them more known?...PLEASE!
and maybe take some of Tokelau home (he-he-he only joking) BUT I would like to see and do the
following; see the crystalline waters of Atafu, visit fascinating Fakaofo, eat some tasty looking
Tokelau food, go out in outrigger and see nice Nukunonu. Could you, would you visit these tiny
islands and make them more known?...PLEASE!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| MV Tokelau- primary transportation between the atolls |
| Pigs feeding at low tide |
| Sydney Island in the Nukunono Atoll |
| Tokelau dancers in traditional dress |
| Tokelau baskets |
| Fisherman on Fakaofu Island |
