Tokelau Map

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Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand located in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of three tropical coral atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo, with a total land area of approximately 10 square kilometers.

The territory has a population of about 1,500 people, making it one of the smallest non-self-governing territories by population. The official languages are Tokelauan and English. The majority of the population is of Polynesian ethnicity. Tokelau has no airports, and the only access is by boat from Samoa, with a journey taking approximately 24-48 hours. The territory's economy is largely subsistence-based, supplemented by fishing licenses, copra production, and revenue from its .tk internet domain name.

The governance structure follows a traditional system where each atoll is led by a council of elders (Taupulega). The territory operates under a free association with New Zealand, which handles its defense and international relations. The position of Ulu-o-Tokelau (Head of Tokelau) rotates annually between the leaders of the three atolls.

Climate change poses a significant threat to Tokelau, as the highest point of the territory is only 5 meters above sea level. In 2012, Tokelau became the first territory in the world to generate 100% of its electricity from solar energy.

The territory observes both Christian religious practices and traditional Polynesian customs, with Christianity playing a central role in community life.

The Facts:
Capital: None.
Area: 3,9 sq mi (10 sq km).
Population: ~ 1,500.
Official language: English, Tokelauan.
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Atolls of Tokelau: Atafu, Nukunonu, Fakaofo.

Islands of Tokelau:

Atafu: Fogalaki i Lalo, Fogalaki-Matangi, Te Oki, Te Hepu, Laualalava, Te Kapi, Na Utua, Motu Atea, Motu Fakalalo, Tama Hakea, Hakea Lahi ki Matagi, Hakea O Himi, Malatea, Kenakena, Malo o Futa, Motu o Te Lakia, Komulo, Hakea o Apelamo, Na Hapiti, Niuefa, Fenualoa, Te Puka, Tamaheko, Te Alofi, Tulua a Kovi, Tagi a Kuli, Hakea o Himi, Tulua a Kava, Motu o te Niu, Malatea, Hakea o Hoi, Hakea o Fata, Kenakena, Matu o Tenumi, Matu o te Lakia, Motu Fakaka kai, Malo o Futa, Malo o Futa, Motu o te Fala, Tafega, Komulo, Hakela Lahi i Lalo, Hotoma, Hakea o Apelamo, Na Hapiti, Niuefa, Fenualoa, Te Puka, Tamaheko, Te Alofi, Ulugagie, Atafu Village.

Fakaofo: Mulifenua, Vini, Motu Pelu, Avaono, Talapeka, Te Lafu, Olokalaga, Palea, Manumea, Ofuna, Kavivave, Heketai, Motuloa, Motu Akea, Motu Iti, Niue, Fugalei, Manuafe, Otafi Loto, Otafi Loa, Kaivai, Nukuheheke, Nukamahaga Lahi, Nukamahaga Iti, Tenki, Pagai, Matakitoga, Vaiaha, Falatutahi, Lapa, Hugalu, Logotaua, Tafolaelo, Otano, Akegamutu, Te Loto, Kapiomotu, Metu, Hakea Mahaga, Pukava, Hakea, Te Kau Afua o Humu, Nukulakia, Te Papaloa, Pataliga, Nukumatau, Fale, Te Afua tau Lua, Fenua Fala.

Nukunonu: Avakaukilikili, Matalapa, Niualemu, Hini Ailani, Te Palaoa, Apia, Haumagalu, Niututahi, Lalohumu, Olomoana, Tuigaika, Tima, Vaivaimai, Te Nonu, Patiku, Tuatiga, Tagamako, Hilakehe, Na Taulaga, Punalei, Motu Fala, Motu Akea, Fulumahaga, Na Hapiti, Fatigauhu, Te Afua o lafu, Te Puka i Mua, Motuhaga, Te Kamu, Fakanava Tau Loto, Vini, Te Puka i Muli, Te Fakanava.