Tokelau

Territory of New Zealand · New Zealand

Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand, in Polynesia. Its capital is Fakaofo. About 1,400 people live there. It covers 12 km². It has no land borders.

Tokelau at a glance

Capital: Fakaofo
Population: 1,400
Area: 12 km²
Density: 118 per km²
Official languages: English, Samoan, Tokelauan
Currency: New Zealand dollar
People: Tokelauan
Calling code: +690
Internet domain: .tk
Coast: Surrounded by sea

How Tokelau compares

Similar in size: Nauru (21 km²).
Similar population: Vatican City (Holy See) (825).
The New Zealand dollar is also used in 4 other places: New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue and the Pitcairn Islands.
English is also an official language in 59 other countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana and 53 more.
Samoan is also an official language in 1 other country: Samoa.
Tokelauan is not an official language anywhere else.

The flag of Tokelau

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Tokelau has no land borders

Tokelau shares no land border with another country.

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Questions about Tokelau

Is Tokelau a country?

No. Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand. It is not one of the 195 countries.

What is the capital of Tokelau?

The capital of Tokelau is Fakaofo.

Does Tokelau have any land borders?

No. Tokelau is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.

How big is Tokelau?

Tokelau covers 12 km², about the same size as Nauru (21 km²).

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