Nukulaelae

Nukulaelae is an atoll that is part of the nation of Tuvalu, and it has a population of 300 (2017 census). The largest settlement is Pepesala on Fangaua islet with a population of 300 people (2017 Census). It has the form of an oval and consists of at least 15 islets. The inhabited islet is Fangaua, which is 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) long and 50 to 200 metres (160 to 660 ft) wide. The easternmost point of Tuvalu is Niuoko islet. The Nukulaelae Conservation Area covers the eastern end of the lagoon. A baseline survey of marine life in the conservation zone was conducted in 2010.

Nukulaelae
Nukulaelae atoll from space
Map of the atoll
Nukulaelae
Location in Tuvalu
Coordinates: 09°22′12″S 179°48′31″E
CountryTuvalu
Population
 (2017)
  Total300
ISO 3166 codeTV-NKL
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