Nukuhifala

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Nukuhifala is an islet of Wallis and Futuna. It is located off the east coast of Mata-Utu, Wallis Island. [1] The only settlement is a tiny hamlet on the southwest coast. It lies on the outer coral reef. It has a population of four. [2]

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References

  1. Google (5 May 2013). "Nukuhifala" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  2. Laboratory, Eniwetok Marine Biological (1976). Contributions. EMBL's successor, the Mid-Pacific Marine Laboratory supported by the Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research, Energy Research and Development Administration. Retrieved 5 May 2013.

Coordinates: 13°17′19″S176°7′36″W / 13.28861°S 176.12667°W / -13.28861; -176.12667