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Tokelau Background Information

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.

Tokelau Quickstats

  • Population: 1,449 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 10 sq km
  • Density: 115 /km² (86th)
  • GDP (total): $1.5 million (227th)
  • GDP (per capita): $1,000 (not ranked)
  • Literacy:

Languages of Tokelau

Useful to know

  • Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
  • Dial code: +690

International Trade

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Tokelau Internet

  • Usage:
  • Penetration:
  • Top Domain: .tl

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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