Tokelau Background

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Background: 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.

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Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008

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