Tokelau
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Country Info
| Land Area | 10 sq km | Population | 1445 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City | none; each atoll has its own administrative center | People | Polynesian |
| Language | Tokelauan (a Polynesian language), English | Religion | Congregational Christian Church 70%, Roman Catholic 28%, other 2% note: on Atafu, all Congregational Christian Church of Samoa; on Nukunonu, all Roman Catholic; on Fakaofo, both denominations, with the Congregational Christian Church predominant |
| Government Type | NA | Life Expectancy | |
| HIV/AIDS Rate | NA% | GNP per Capita | $1,000 |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar (NZD) | Major Exports | stamps, copra, handicrafts |
| National Holiday | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) | Dialing Code | 690 |
| Electricity | Malaria Risk | ||
| Water Quality | Inoculations | ||
| Crime | Driving License | ||
| Photography | Entry Regs | ||
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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.
Embassy & Tourism Information
Map of Tokelau
