Fakaofo, 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.

Fakaofo, 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 …

Drone 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 is one of three atolls that constitute the Tokelau territory, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Situated approximately 500 kilometers north of Samoa, it lies at coordinates 9°21′S 171°12′W.

Fakaofo 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.

Fakaofo is a unique and fascinating capital city that offers a glimpse into traditional Tokelauan culture and way of life. Despite its small size, the capital has a lot to offer visitors, from its beautiful beaches and coral reefs to its historic buildings and traditional markets.

Aug 11, 2023 · Fakaofo Atoll is a small island with a total land area of only 2.63 km²; however, it has a population of about 500 people. At high tide from Fakaofo, only the dense gray-green dome of a dense grove of coconut palms is visible above the sea surface.

Fakaofo 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.

Fakaofo, formerly known as Bowditch Island, is a South Pacific Ocean atoll located in the Tokelau Group. The actual land area is only about 3 km2, consisting of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon of some 45 km2.

Oct 27, 2023 · Fakaofo, 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.