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Explore the books, quotes, people, places, food and news of Tokelau. One country, every corner of ZakGT — gathered here so you never have to hunt.

Capital: No single capital , administration rotates yearly among the three atolls (Atafu, Nukunonu, Fakaofo)Population: ~1,500 (one of the smallest populations of any territory in the world)Founded: Settled circa 1,000 years ago by Polynesian voyagers; a New Zealand territory since 1949Region: OceaniaLanguages: tklCurrency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)

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Everything about Tokelau

Books & Literature

Classics, poetry, folklore & free-to-read texts of Tokelau

Quotes & Proverbs

Native wisdom, proverbs & famous words from Tokelau

Authors, leaders & cultural figures of Tokelau

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Provinces, must-see spots & travel tips for Tokelau

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The latest announcements from across the ZakGT platform

Dishes, recipes & places to eat across the ZakGT food atlas

Notable people from Tokelau

Aliki Faipule Kolouei O'Brien

Ulu-o-Tokelau (Head of Government), Three Terms

He served three terms as Ulu-o-Tokelau and was a leading voice for Tokelau's self-determination and territorial claims.

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Ulu-o-Tokelau (Head of Government), Five Terms

He held the office of Ulu-o-Tokelau five separate times, more than almost any other Tokelauan leader.

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Ulu-o-Tokelau and Global Ocean Commissioner

As Ulu-o-Tokelau he championed Tokelau's switch to solar power and became the Pacific's representative on the Global Ocean Commission.

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Kelihiano Kalolo

Ulu-o-Tokelau (Head of Government), Four Terms

He has served as Ulu-o-Tokelau four times, led the territory's shift to solar power, and became one of its most prominent climate-diplomacy voices at COP25.

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Rugby League International and School Principal

He became the first person of Tokelauan descent to be Principal of a New Zealand high school, after an international rugby league career with New Zealand.

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Traditional Tokelau Wisdom

Alagākupu Tokelau

Folk & Oral Tradition

The shared, author-less body of Tokelauan proverbs, atoll customs and founding stories carried by the people across generations.

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Pio Iosefo Tuia

Ulu-o-Tokelau (Head of Government), Six Terms

He served six terms as Ulu-o-Tokelau and delivered the widely covered "little bird among eagles" self-determination speech at the 2004 Pacific Islands Forum.

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Alapati Pita Tavite

Ulu-o-Tokelau (Head of Government), Two Terms

He became the 12th Ulu-o-Tokelau, leading the territory into its centennial year of ties with New Zealand and calling for greater unity between Tokelau and its overseas diaspora.

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