Trivia in Tokelau

National symbols

Flag: Blue field with yellow traditional voyaging canoe, four white stars in upper left representing Southern Cross. Canoe represents seafaring culture, stars represent three atolls and Christian faith.

Emblem: Canoe and three crosses centered, ribbon with motto "Tokelau mo te Atua (Tokelau with God)" depicted.

Trivia & facts

• .tk domain one of most registered ccTLDs worldwide
• No ATMs on islands; only New Zealand dollars circulate as cash
• Electricity nearly 100% provided by solar power
• No official land transport; bicycle and walking central
• Over half of residents live overseas (mainly NZ) diaspora
• Highest point 5m elevation; high vulnerability to sea level rise
• International calling code +690 shortest in Oceania
• Frequently issue commemorative stamps with unique designs for stamp collectors
• Traditional weapon 'Knife-o-Manu' using shark teeth remains in museums
• School education bilingual in Tokelauan and English