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Tokelau

Oceania · Polynesia

Capital
Fakaofo
Population
1.4K
Area
12 km²
Region
Polynesia
Languages
English, Samoan, Tokelauan
Currency
New Zealand dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Tokelau
Oceania · Polynesia
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ContinentOceania · Polynesia
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Tokelau is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Foua Toloa

leader

He served as the head of government of Tokelau and is one of its best-known public figures.

Local Delicacy

Palusami

It is a Pacific island dish of coconut cream baked in taro leaves.

National Symbols

National animalGreen sea turtle
National birdWhite tern

Famous Landmark & Geography

Atafu Atoll, a famous landmark of Tokelau

Atafu Atoll

This coral atoll is one of Tokelau's three low-lying island groups.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropCoconut

Coconuts are the main perennial crop on Tokelau's atolls and a key traditional food and utility plant.

Most grown fruitBreadfruit

Breadfruit is one of the most important traditional fruits grown in Tokelau's limited atoll agroforestry.

Major Cities

Atafu Nukunonu Fakaofo

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Unnamed highest point on Atafu5 m

Major Airports

Faleolo International Airport · Apia
IATA APWICAO NSFA

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Pate

A slit log drum used to accompany Tokelauan singing, dance, and community celebrations.

2
Ukulele

Widely played in Tokelau for songs and dances, reflecting strong Polynesian musical exchange.

3
Guitar

The guitar commonly accompanies Tokelauan vocal music in both church and social settings.

4
Nafa

A traditional wooden percussion instrument used to mark rhythm in Tokelauan performance.

5
Conch shell

The conch has ceremonial and signaling uses and appears in some traditional island contexts.