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Formerly known as the Union Islands, Tokelau is a small island group located about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It is a territory of New Zealand. With an area of about 5 square miles and a population of about 1,500, Tokelau is comprised of three small atolls, Atafu, Nukunono and Fakaofo. Explored by British commodore John Byron in 1765, Tokelau officially became part of New Zealand in 1949. The islands were granted limited self-government in 1996.
Tokelau - Lonely Planet
Basic information about Tokelau from Lonely Planet including facts for the traveler, when to go, island events, money & costs, attractions, activities, history, culture, environment, getting there, and getting around the islands.
Council of Ongoing Government
Official site of the Council of Ongoing Government of Tokelau.
Country, Economy and Regional Information
A political and economic overview, as well as basic visitor information on Tokelau.
Jane's Tokelau Islands Page
This website is intended to provide a brief outline of the recent history as well as the geography of the Tokelau Islands including Atafu, Nukunonu, Fakaofo and Swains Islands.
Nukunonu
Nukunonu is the middle one of the three Tokelau islands, just 300 miles above Samoa in Oceania, and halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii.
Tokelau - Travel Document Systems
Good overview of Tokelau with detailed information on entry requirements, visa requirements/validity/costs as well as information on the people, geography, history, culture, economy and government of Tokelau.
Tokelau Factsheet
An excellent factsheet on Tokelau with credit to the CIA World Factbook.
Tokelau Map
Map of Tokelau and the islands of Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo.