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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. According to a UN report, these low-lying islands will disappear in the 21st century, if global warming continues to raise sea levels.
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Surface Area: 10 square km
Population: 1,431 (July 2002 est.)
Located in: Oceania, group of three atolls in the South Pacific Ocean
Capital City: none; each atoll has its own administrative center
Head of State: Queen ELIZABETH II; the UK and New Zealand are represented by Administrator Lindsay WATT
Prime Minister: Aliki Faipule Pio TUIA
Independent since: none (territory of New Zealand)
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
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