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Complete details about Tokelau in Oceania with capital city Fakaofo

Country NameTokelau (Tokelau)
Country CodeTKL
Capital CityFakaofo
ContinentOceania
RegionPolynesia
Independence Year0
Population2000
Surface Area12.0
Life Expectancy0.0 years
GNP0.0 (old 0.0)
Government FormNonmetropolitan Territory of New Zealand

Spoken Languages

English [official]     (0.0%)
Tokelau     (0.0%)

Major Cities

Fakaofo, Fakaofo     (population 300)

Tokelau's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Voice of AmericaMon, 14 May 2012 04:54:58 -0700
Pacific Islands Aiming For Energy Self-Sufficiency

A renewable energy project in Tokelau, supported by UNDP, converts solar-generated power to electricity. (Photo: UN/Ariane Rummery) A renewable energy project in Tokelau, supported by UNDP, converts solar-generated power to electricity.   read full story


Publisher: Pacific News CenterWed, 23 May 2012 15:43:58 -0700
World's Most Productive Tuna Fishing Grounds to Host Bycatch Researchers

The Cape Finisterre, a purse seine vessel owned by TriMarine will spend the next 45 day period in the Pacific, permitted to conduct fishing and research in the areas of the Cook Islands, Tokelau, Kiribati (Phoenix, Gilbert Islands), Tuvalu, ...   read full story


Publisher: Radio New Zealand InternationalThu, 03 May 2012 19:19:41 -0700
Tokelau expects to earn millions from PNA scheme

The Tokelau government expects the atolls will earn millions from joining the Parties to the Nauru Agreement vessel days scheme, or VDS. The scheme is part of the PNA's attempt to ensure that tuna in the Pacific is fished more sustainably and Tokelau ...   read full story


Publisher: AFPThu, 10 May 2012 07:45:00 -0700
Coconuts, wind and sun to power Pacific nations

Using coconut biofuel and solar panels, Tokelau -- which consists of three island dots half way between New Zealand and Hawaii -- plans to become self-sufficient in energy this year. The leaders of other so-called small island states around the world ...   read full story