Falima Teao

Falima Teao (born 1931) was the ulu, or head of government, of Tokelau from February 1997 to February 1998. He was also the faipule, or chief head of council, of the atoll of Fakaofo from January 1996 to January 1999. The position of ulu of Tokelau rotates annually between the three faipule (one for each of the three atolls), who are elected for terms lasting three years.

In 2004, Teao was one of the two dentists resident on Fakaofo.^[1]

Notes

↑ Terri Judd, "Sailing the South Seas: Reaching Tokelau in Polynesia is a difficult task but the journey is definitely worth it", The Independent, 2004-05-15.

References

worldstatesmen.org

Heads of government of Tokelau

Nasau Lui Semisi Nasau Tuia Teao Nasau Tuia O'Brien Nasau Tuia O'Brien Isaako Tuia O'Brien Nasau Tuia Toloa Nasau Toloa Kalolo Lui Nasau Perez

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