Nukunonu, Coral atoll in Tokelau, South Pacific Ocean.
Nukunonu features 30 islets encircling a large central lagoon, forming an 11-kilometer-wide ring of land connected by coral formations in the Pacific Ocean.
British ship HMS Pandora discovered the atoll in 1791, naming it Duke of Clarence Island during their mission to locate HMS Bounty mutineers.
The Taupulega, consisting of family heads and elected members, governs the community through traditional decision-making processes that maintain local customs.
The atoll lacks proper anchorage facilities, which affects supply deliveries and transportation options for the 531 residents living primarily on Motuhaga islet.
The eastern section contains an Important Bird Area spanning 60 hectares, supporting colonies of brown noddies, black noddies, and white terns.
Location: Tokelau
GPS coordinates: -9.16833,-171.80972
Latest update: May 23, 2025 17:17
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