Did You Know?
Atafu is very far from most places!
What is an Atoll?
An atoll is a ring of land in the sea.
Where is Atafu?
Atafu is far in the South Pacific.
What Atafu Does
Atafu has lots of fish to see.
People can swim in the lagoon.
It is a nice place for birds.
People can visit for fun.
It is warm and sunny there.
People live in small homes on the land.
More About Atafu
Atafu is a small place with few people. They live in homes made of wood. The land is flat and has trees. The sea is blue and clear.
People go there to fish and swim. They can see many fish and coral. The water is warm and nice.
Atafu is a fun place to visit. It is far from big cities. Many people like to go there for a break.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Atafu"] --> B["Duke of York Group"]
A --> C["52 Coral Islets"]
A --> D["Land Area: 2.5 km²"]
A --> E["Central Lagoon: 15 km²"]
A --> F["Location: 500 km North of Samoa"]
A --> G["Northernmost Area under New Zealand Sovereignty"]
What Do These Words Mean?
islets:small islands
atoll:a ring-shaped coral island
lagoon:a shallow body of water separated from the sea
sovereignty:the authority to govern a territory
equator:an imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern halves
