Country Background
Capital City: Each atoll has its own administrative center
Population: 1,449 (July 2007 est.)
 Dependency: self-administering territory of New Zealand; note - Tokelauans are drafting a constitution and developing institutions and patterns of self-government as Tokelau moves toward free association with New Zealand
Geography: With a total area of 10 square km, Tokelau consists of three low-lying atolls, enclosing large lagoons. Current environment issues include the very limited natural resources and overcrowding, which is contributing to emigration to New Zealand.
Economy: Tokelau's small size (three villages), isolation, and lack of resources greatly restrain economic development and confine agriculture to the subsistence level. The people rely heavily on aid from New Zealand - about $4 million annually - to maintain public services, annual aid being substantially greater than GDP. The principal sources of revenue come from sales of copra, postage stamps, souvenir coins, and handicrafts. Money is also remitted to families from relatives in New Zealand.
Our work in Tokelau
Environment and Energy
Democratic Governance
Poverty Reduction
Crisis Prevention and Recovery
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