Tokelau
Tokelau is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Fakaofo, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Fakaofo
- Region
- Oceania
- Status
- Territory of New Zealand
- Area
- 12 km² Number 237 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Tokelau?
The capital of Tokelau is Fakaofo. Tokelau has no capital: each of its three atolls, Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo, has its own centre, and the seat of government rotates among them every year.
Which countries border Tokelau?
Tokelau has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Samoa, American Samoa, Wallis and Futuna, Niue and Tonga.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Fakaofo |
|---|---|---|
 Samoa | Apia | 498 km (310 mi) |
 American Samoa | Pago Pago | 548 km (340 mi) |
 Wallis and Futuna | Mata-Utu | 692 km (430 mi) |
 Niue | Alofi | 1,085 km (674 mi) |
 Tonga | Nukuʻalofa | 1,375 km (855 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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