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New Zealand's Solar-Powered Atolls

Overview

One of the world's smallest and most remote territories, three coral atolls in the South Pacific administered by New Zealand, with no airport and fewer than 1,500 residents.

Geographic Context

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Land Area
12 km²
Capital
Fakaofo
Languages
English, Samoan, Tokelauan
Currencies
New Zealand dollar ($)

At a Glance

Median Age
26.7 yrs

Society & Governance

Health
WHO Health Indicators
Median Age 26.7
Population
Demographics & Census
Education
Enrollment & Literacy
Society
UN SDG Metrics
Civil Liberties
Press & Political Freedom
Government
Governance & Rule of Law

International

Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Defence
Military & Security
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025