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Which Tokelau atoll is the largest by land area?

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Map showing the three main atolls of Tokelau-Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo-located in the Pacific Ocean north of Samoa. Insets provide detailed views of each atoll, highlighting village locations, reefs, and islets. A small locator map in the top right shows Tokelau's position relative to New Zealand and the Pacific region.
Tokelau

The largest atoll in Tokelau by land area is Nukunonu, which covers 1.8 square miles (4.7 square km).12

For comparison, the land areas of the other two atolls in the territory are as follows:

  • Fakaofo: 1.5 square miles (4 square km)2
  • Atafu: 1.4 square miles (3.6 square km)2