Niutao (6°06'S., 177°16'E.), 68 miles N of Nui, is about 1.3 miles across, nearly round, and densely covered with coconut trees. A narrow fringing reef extends all the way around the island, on which a heavy surf breaks, rendering landing difficult except for canoes. There is no passage into the lagoon. A village is situated on the SW side of the island.

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