Niulakita's the southernmost island, atoll or district of Tuvalu, and the name of the only village on this island. Geographical features This atoll consists of one island. It was bought by the UK in 1944 to decrease the population density, and has a population (2002 census) of 35. There're four ponds or lakes and the village has a maneapa (a village hall or community hall) in Tuvalu. There's one on each isle and they serve meeting and recreational functions as well. The isle has an oval outline,… (More on Niulakita)