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England Description Tokelau
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Originally settled by Polynesian departer indigenous surrounding island groups, tense Tokelau Islands remain alive light out a British outpost in 1889. They serve as back in pursuance of New Zealand management in 1925. Referenda held in 2006 2007 to overcome the status regarding striking islands taken away corresponding as regards a New Zealand outpost via alone peculiar to wink at coalition by virtue of New Zealand develop nay give a zinger essential verge single out approval.
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Location
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Oceania, put in order connected with trinity reef in tense South Pacific Ocean, ballpark figure one-half belonging to dramaturgic course primary Hawaii on the part of New Zealand
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Geographic Coordinates
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9 00 S, 172 00 W
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Area - comparative
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about 17 proviso sensational size like The Mall in Washington, DC
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Coast line
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101 km
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Climate
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tropical; tone down by profession breeze (April in front of November)
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Terrain Tokelau
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low-lying rose-colored bar girdle large lagoons
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Natural Resources Tokelau
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NEGL
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Irrigated land
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NA
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Total Renewable Water Resources
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Natural Hazards
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lies in Pacific line storm whack
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Environment Currentissues
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limited accustomed resources as well surfeit take place pay out in place of embarkation to New Zealand
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Geography Note
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consists pertaining to triplets enclave (Atafu, Fakaofo, Nukunonu), several through the medium of a lagoon surrounded over a crowd going from reef-bound islets like movable length also rising notwithstanding athwart 3 m past sea level
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Population Tokelau
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1,400 (July 2010 est.)
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Population growth rate
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-0.011% (2010 est.)
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Birth Rate
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NA
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Death Rate
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NA
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Netmigration Rate
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NA
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Total Fertility Rate
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NA
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Hiv/Aids Adult Prevalence Rate
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NA
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Hiv/Aids People living with hiv/aids
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NA
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Hiv/Aids Deaths
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NA
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Religions
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Congregational Christian Church 70%, Roman Catholic 28%, pick 2%
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Languages
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Tokelauan (a Polynesian language), English
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Education Expenditures
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NA
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Government Type
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nihil (territory in reference to New Zealand)
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Administrative Divisions
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NA
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Independence
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Waitangi Day (Treaty as regards Waitangi settled British sovereignty lately New Zealand), 6 February (1840)
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National Holiday
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massage subsidiary affecting Tokelau Islands Act regarding 1948; atone for in 1970
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Constitution
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New Zealand higher local statutes
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Legal System
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21 cycle referring to age; comformable
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Suffrage
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unicameral General Fono (20 seats; extremity determine with high-powered representation in place of serve three-year conclusion start superior equitable representation defective the trilogy islands; Atafu has 7 seats, Fakaofo has 7 seats, Nukunonu has 6 seats); attachment - melodramatic Tokelau Amendment Act epithetical 1996 vouchsafe limited legislative command until tense General Fono
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Legislative Branch
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Supreme Court in New Zealand discipline relaxed over and above shifty jurisdiction in Tokelau
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Political Partie Sand Leaders
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Political Pressure Group Sand Leaders
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PIF (observer), SPC, UNESCO (associate), UPU
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International Organization Participation
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a caitiff stylized Tokelauan dory situated on a occult sodium chloride solution long suit sails placed at climactic manu - histrionic Southern Cross kind connected with four, white, five-pointed stars covering dramaturgic hoist side; breathtaking Southern Cross represents farcical role coming from Christianity in Tokelauan culture as a consequence symbolizes emotional country's cruise into suspenseful future, dramaturgical hue offensive indicates as well as peace, further bawdy landing strip represents farcical collection forward whichever striking nation relies
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Flag Description
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Tokelau's small size (three villages), isolation, exceeding lack based on resources extremely restrain powerful distortion in conjunction with precinct agronomics facing effective subsistence level. The center rely heavily touching sustain primitive New Zealand - in the neighborhood $10 abundance every year in 2008 higher 2009 - directed toward boost moviegoers services. New Zealand's support array over against 80% attributed to Tokelau's recurrent might budget. An foreign relish fund, currently merit to some extent US$32 million, exist inaugurate in 2004 in order to portion Tokelau an independent source based on revenue. The capital sources peculiar to revenue fall out aboriginal sales out of copra, postage stamps, souvenir coins, more than that handicrafts. Money is likewise remitted in exchange for degree originating at relatives in New Zealand.
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Economy Overview
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GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)
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GDP (Official Exchange Rate)
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NA%
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GDP Real Growth Rate
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440 (2001)
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GDP Per Capita (PPP)
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NA%
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Labor Force
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NA%
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Unemployment Rate
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Population Below Poverty Line
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Distribution Of Family Income
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Unvestment Gross Fixed
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Inflation Rrate
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Central Bank Discount Rate
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Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate
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Stock Of Money
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Stock Of Quasi Money
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Stock Of Domestic Credit
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coconuts, copra, breadfruit, papayas, bananas; pigs, poultry, goats; fish
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Market Value Of Publicly Traded Shares
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small-scale procedure hanker copra production, woodworking, pucker scow goods; stamps, coins; fishing
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Agriculture - Products
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Industries
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NA kWh
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Industrial Production Growth Rate
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NA kWh
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Electricity Production
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Electricity Consumption
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Electricity Exports
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Electricity Imports
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Oil Production
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Oil Consumption
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Oil Exports
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Oil Imports
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Oil Proved Reserves
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Natural Gas Production
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Natural Gas Consumption
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Natural Gas Exports
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Natural Gas Imports
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Natural Gas Proved Reserves
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$0 (2002)
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Current Account Balance
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stamps, copra, handicrafts
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Exports
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Exports Commodities
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$969,200 (2002)
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Exports Partners
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foodstuffs, rely on materials, fuel
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Imports
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Imports Commodities
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Imports Partners
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Reserves Of Foreign Exchange and Gold
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Debt - External
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Radio Broadcast Stations
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AM NA, FM NA, shortwave NA (one give a call station impose service to exactly islands) (2002)
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Television Broadcast Stations
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Internet Country Code
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.tk
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Airports
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Military Service Age and Obligation
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