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Neighboring Countries of Tokelau
Tokelau has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
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Total land borders
101 km
Coastline
12
Area in km²
- Tokelau
- Neighbouring countries
Geography of Tokelau
Location
Oceania, group of three atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Area
12 km² — about 17 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Low-lying coral atolls enclosing large lagoons
Climate
Tropical; moderated by trade winds (April to November)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: unnamed location 5 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Fish
Natural hazards
Lies in Pacific cyclone belt
Good to know
Consists of three atolls (Atafu, Fakaofo, Nukunonu), each with a lagoon surrounded by a number of reef-bound islets of varying length and rising to over 3 m (10 ft) above sea level
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Tokelau
How many countries border Tokelau?
Tokelau has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
Is Tokelau landlocked?
No. Tokelau has 101 km of coastline.
What is the highest point of Tokelau?
unnamed location 5 m. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).