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Tokelau
Area: 12.2 sq km
Population: 1 499 inhab. (census 2016)
Density: 122.87 inhab./sq km
Coordinates: lat. 8° S; long. 170° W
Capital:
Currency: New Zealand dollar (100 cents)
Internet: www.tokelau.org.nz (Government of Tokelau)
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Tokelau
Tokelau
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Politics and current affairsAn archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, between the Phoenix Islands to the north and the Samoan Islands to the south, under New Zealand administration since 1948. It consists of the atolls of Fakaofo, Nukunonu and Atafu, while Swains Island (Olohenga) is part of the American Samoa Islands. Its single-chamber parliament has 20 members elected for three years. In 2006 and 2007, two self-government referendums failed to achieve the necessary majority.
Administrative division
Administrative division
| Atoll | AREA | INHABITANTS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu | 3.5 sq km | 519 inhab. | 2016 |
| Fakaofo | 4 sq km | 484 inhab. | 2016 |
Population
Demographic statistics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Females | 49.6 | % | 2016 |
| Males | 50.4 | % | 2016 |
Religions
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protestant | 50.4 | % | 2016 |
| Catholic | 38.7 | % | 2016 |
Languages
| DESCRIPTION |
|---|
| English |
| Tokelauan |
Economy
Economy - General data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural prod. index (2004-06=100) | 115.25 | index | 2016 |
Agriculture
Land use
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| arable land | 60 | % | 2015 |
| other land | 40 | % | 2015 |
Agriculture - products - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| roots and tubers, total | 0.178 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 4.529 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - products - Fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| fruits, total | 0.075 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Agriculture - products - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| bananas | 0.016 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 0.597 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| bananas | 0.005 | 1000 ha | 2017 |
Forests-Livestock-Fishing
Livestock - Pigs
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| pigs | 1 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Poultry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| birds | 5 | 1000 heads | 2017 |
Livestock - Livestock products
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| eggs | 0.008 | 1000 t | 2017 |
| meat | 0.024 | 1000 t | 2017 |
Fishing
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| marine fishes | 86 | t | 2017 |
| total catch | 86 | t | 2017 |
Industry
Industry - Food and beverages
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconut oil | 0.03 | 1000 t | 2014 |
| vegetable oils | 0.03 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Communications
Communication - Media and telecommunication
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet users | 14.958 | per 1000 pop. | 2003 |
| Telephone lines | 263.157 | per 1000 pop. | 2010 |
Social and welfare
Social statistics - Education
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected years of schooling | 12.3 | years | 2003 |
| Gross enrolment ratio, primary - Female | 95 | index | 2016 |
Social statistics - Students and Teachers by level
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers, primary level | 15 | units | 2016 |
| Students, primary level | 178 | units | 2016 |
Other social indicators
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas | 0.15 | % | 2012 |
