Falima Teao
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Falima Teao 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 dentist
s resident on Fakaofo.
Heads of government of Tokelau
The office of head of government of Tokelau , often simply called the Ulu, rotates yearly between the faipule of Tokelau's three atolls.-List:...
, of Tokelau
Tokelau
Tokelau is a territory of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean that consists of three tropical coral atolls with a combined land area of 10 km2 and a population of approximately 1,400...
from February 1997 to February 1998. He was also the faipule, or chief head of council, of the atoll of Fakaofo
Fakaofo
Fakaofo, formerly known as Bowditch Island, is a South Pacific Ocean atoll located at 171° 15' West, 9° 25' South in the Tokelau Group. The actual land area is only about 3 km², consisting of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon of some 45 km²...
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 dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
s resident on Fakaofo.