Fakaofo - Wikipedia
WEBFakaofo, formerly known as Bowditch Island, is a South Pacific Ocean atoll located in the Tokelau Group. The actual land area is only about 3 km 2 (1.1 sq mi), consisting of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon of some 45 km 2 .
Tokelau - Wikipedia
WEBTokelau includes three atolls in the South Pacific Ocean between longitudes 171° W and 173° W and between latitudes 8° S and 10° S, about midway between Hawaii and New Zealand. From Atafu in the north to Fakaofo in the south, Tokelau extends for less than 200 km. The atolls lie about 500 kilometres (311 miles) north of Samoa.
Scenes of Fakaofo atoll, Tokelau - YouTube
WEBDrone footage of Fakaofo, a low-lying atoll of Tokelau. Tokelau's other motu (atolls) include Nukunonu and Atafu. About 1,500 Tokelauans live on these atolls...
Fakaofo (village) - Wikipedia
WEBFakaofo is a village on Fakaofo atoll in Tokelau. It is located to the north-west of the atoll. It is notable for its monument which is a coral slab personifying Tui Tokelau, a god once worshipped in the islands. Fishing is important to the local economy and food supply. References "Culture of Tokelau - Samoa". May 30, 2009.
Fakaofo | Polynesian, Pacific Island, Atoll | Britannica
WEBFakaofo, coral atoll of Tokelau, a dependency of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean. Its 61 islets rise to 10 feet (3 metres) above sea level and encircle a closed lagoon that measures 7.3 miles (11.7 km) by 5.5 miles (8.9 km). Discovered (1835) by whalers, the atoll possesses fresh water.
Tokelau - The World Factbook
WEB1 day ago · Tokelau is composed of three atolls (Fakaofo, Atafu, and Nukunonu), and it was first settled by Polynesians around A.D. 1000. The atolls operated relatively independently, but Fakaofo Atoll eventually subjugated the others. British explorers first saw the atolls in 1765 and 1791.
Fakaofo
WEBAfter winning the last war over Nukunonu and Atafu, Fakaofo became widely known as the chiefly island of Tokelau. As part of the punishment Nukunonu and Atafu would bring gifts to Tui Tokelau. The God stature that stood 18 feet high.
48 Hours In Fakaofo, Tokelau – What-to-do - ETIC Journal
WEB# 48 Hours in Fakaofo: A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring the Heart of TokelauFakaofo, a coral atoll that is part of Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand in the South Pacific, is an …
Fakaofo Map | Tokelau | Detailed Maps of Fakaofo Atoll - World …
WEBJan 18, 2022 · About Fakaofo. The Facts: Population: ~ 500. Area: 1.2 sq mi (3 sq km). Villages: Fakaofo Village, Fale.
Fakaofo - Alluring World
WEBFakaofo is the southernmost atoll of the Tokelau Group and New Zealand’s dependent territory of Tokelau in the South Pacific Ocean, formerly known as Bondwitch Island. The atoll consists of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon, with some 400 people living on the tiny Fale Island, where there is an administration building.