Tokelau

Tokelau is a territory of New Zealand that consists of three tropical coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. The United Nations General Assembly designated Tokelau a Non-Self-Governing Territory. Until 1976 the official name was Tokelau Islands.

Tokelau is sometimes referred to by Westerners by the older, colonial name of The Union Islands.

Other Information

Facts

  • Capital : None, each atoll has its own administrative centre.
  • Official languages : Tokelauan, English
  • Demonym : Tokelauan
  • New Zealand territory
    -   Tokelau Act : 1948
  • Area
    -   Total : 10 km2 (228th), 5 sq mi
    -   Water (%) : negligible
  • Population
    -   July 2009 estimate : 1,416 (220th)
    -   2006 census : 1,4661
    -   Density : 115/km2 (86th), 298/sq mi
  • GDP (PPP) : 1993 estimate
    -   Total : $1.5 million (227th)
    -   Per capita : $1,035 (not ranked)
  • Currency : New Zealand dollar (NZD)
  • Time zone : (UTC-10)
  • Drives on the : left
  • Internet TLD : .tk
  • Calling code : 690

Politics

  • Government : Constitutional monarchy
    -   Head of State : Queen Elizabeth II
    -   Administrator : David Payton
    -   Head of Government : Foua Toloa

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