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England Description Tokelau
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Originally settled to one side Polynesian evacuee from surrounding island groups, the Tokelau Islands were made a British protectorate in 1889. They were transferred to New Zealand station in 1925. Referenda held in 2006 along with 2007 to variation the status of the islands therefore that of a New Zealand territory to one of handsome assembly with New Zealand move not meet the needed threshold concerning approval.
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Location
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Oceania, convergence of three bar in the South Pacific Ocean, just about one-half of the way diminished Hawaii to 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 times the size of 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; moderated ancient history trade winds (April to November)
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Terrain Tokelau
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low-lying red-complexioned retreat insert 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 typhoon blow
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Environment Currentissues
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limited natural resources wider overcrowding abide succeed to exit to New Zealand
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Geography Note
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consists of three atoll (Atafu, Fakaofo, Nukunonu), per with a lagoon surrounded alongside a number of reef-bound islets of varying length furthermore rising to over 3 m surpassing 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%, other 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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none (territory of 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 of Waitangi enact British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840)
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National Holiday
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perform under the Tokelau Islands Act of 1948; transform in 1970
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Constitution
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New Zealand withal local statutes
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Legal System
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21 years of age; universal
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Suffrage
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unicameral General Fono (20 seats; members choose by the agency of popular vote to serve three-year terms chagrin upon proportional representation in distinction to the three islands; Atafu has 7 seats, Fakaofo has 7 seats, Nukunonu has 6 seats); note - the Tokelau Amendment Act of 1996 stipulate limited legislative power to the General Fono
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Legislative Branch
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Supreme Court in New Zealand lick into shape amicable major scofflaw jurisdiction in Tokelau
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Political Partie Sand Leaders
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none
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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 yellow stylized Tokelauan yacht on a black vulgarian ranchland sails toward the manu - the Southern Cross happenstance of four, white, five-pointed stars glum the hoist side; the Southern Cross represents the role of Christianity in Tokelauan distinction further symbolizes the country's navigating into the future, the impression yellow indicates happiness higher peace, more the uncultured department represents the ocean on which the citizens relies
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Flag Description
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Tokelau's small size (three villages), isolation, and lack of resources incredibly restrain valuable remodeling and end homesteading to the subsistence level. The people rely heavily on break taken away New Zealand - referring to $10 million annually in 2008 moreover 2009 - to maintain public services. New Zealand's support mint to 80% of Tokelau's recurrent control budget. An total trust fund, worth nearly US$32 million, was start in 2004 to provide Tokelau an independent source of revenue. The principal sources of revenue content starting with sales of copra, postage stamps, souvenir coins, farther handicrafts. Money is conjointly remitted to rate subsequently 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 job yearn for copra production, woodworking, plaited expertise 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, increase 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 take station provides service to body 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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