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Tokelau

Tokelau is a territory in Polynesia, covering about 12 km² (5 sq mi). Its capital is Fakaofo. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Fakaofo
Continent
Oceania
Region
Polynesia
Area
12 km²
Languages
English, Samoan and Tokelauan
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Calling code
+690
Internet domain
.tk
World map with Tokelau highlighted in green and circled
Where Tokelau is on the world map.

Does Tokelau count as a country?

Not toward the 195. Tokelau is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

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