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Nukunonu, one of Tokelau’s three atolls (3rd of 4)

Nukunonu, one of Tokelau’s three atolls

Nukunonu, like Tokelau’s other atolls, consists of a circle of coral anchored to the rim of a huge undersea volcano. It has many pandanus trees, the leaves of which are used for weaving.

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Land Information New Zealand
Reference: NZMS 272/7/3

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Carl Walrond. 'Tokelauans', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
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