Tokelau Travel Guide & Country Information

Tokelau Overview( source: cia factbook )

Coordinates:

9 00 S, 172 00 W

Population:

1,416 (July 2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 232

Religions:

Congregational Christian Church 70%, Roman Catholic 28%, other 2% note: on Atafu, all Congregational Christian Church of Samoa; on Nukunonu, all Roman Catholic; on Fakaofo, both denominations, with the Congregational Christian Church predominant

Languages:

Tokelauan (a Polynesian language), English

Climate:

tropical; moderated by trade winds (April to November)

Elevation:

lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m highest point: unnamed location 5 m

Hazards:

lies in Pacific typhoon belt

Background Tokelau:

Originally settled by Polynesian emigrants from surrounding island groups, the Tokelau Islands were made a British protectorate in 1889. They were transferred to New Zealand administration in 1925. Referenda held in 2006 and 2007 to change the status of the islands from that of a New Zealand territory to one of free association with New Zealand did not meet the needed threshold for approval.

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Vaccinations ( source: mdtravelhealth.com )

Summary of recommendations:All travelers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure.

Vaccinations:
Hepatitis A	Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid	For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels
Hepatitis B	For travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents, especially if visiting for more than 6 months
Rabies	For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)	Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria	Revaccination recommended every 10 years