Tokelau - Wikipedia
Tokelau (/ ˈtoʊkəlaʊ /; lit. 'north-northeast' or 'north wind'; [6] known previously as the Union Islands, and, until 1976, known officially as the Tokelau Islands[7]) is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of …
Tokelau Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Nov 23, 2020 · Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand, comprising of 3 small coral atolls located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is geographically positioned both in the Western and Southern hemispheres of the Earth. Tokelau is located roughly halfway from Hawaii to …
Tokelau profile - BBC News
Oct 30, 2023 · Three far-flung coral atolls - Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo - make up Tokelau, a dependant territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Tokelau summary | Britannica
Located north of Samoa, Tokelau consists of three coral atolls—Fakaofo, Nukunonu, and Atafu—each with numerous low-lying islets. Originally settled by Samoans, the islands were first visited by Europeans in the 18th century.
Tokelau - Wikiwand
Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of three tropical coral atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo. They ha...
Tokelau - New World Encyclopedia
Tokelau is a self-administering territory of New Zealand. The head of state is Charles III, who is represented by an administrator, appointed by the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The head of government, chosen from and presiding over …
Government of Tokelau
The official Government website. The non self-governing territory of New Zealand that is Tokelau comprises 3 atolls - Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo which is approx. 500 km North of Apia, Samoa: the nearest port. Boat transport is now by the ferry Mataliki.
Seven things you should know about Tokelau | Te Papa’s Blog
Oct 28, 2013 · Pacific Curator Sean Mallon gives us seven facts about Tokelau – a country made up of four atolls that lies north of the Samoan Islands, and east of Tuvalu.
Tokelau - The World Factbook
Nov 14, 2023 · Introduction. Background. 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. Geography. Area. total: 12 sq km. land: 12 sq km. water: 0 sq km. Climate.
Tokelau | Culture, Facts & Travel - CountryReports
Tokelau in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on Tokelau. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more.