Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
Voyagers from Samoa first settled on Niue around A.D. 900, and a second main group of settlers came from Tonga around 1500. With only one reliable sou ...
Longitude: -169.867
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Niue:
11,524.82 km
Terrain:
Steep limestone cliffs along coast, central plateau.
Natural Resources:
Arable land, fish.
Industries:
Handicrafts, food processing.
Population: 2,000
Population distributed around the peripheral coastal areas of the island.
Area: 260 km2
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
One of world's largest coral islands; the only major break in the surrounding coral reef occurs in the central western part of the coast.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| niu | Niuean |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | $ |
Capital City: Alofi
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:42 am (GMT-11:00)
The flag of Niue is yellow with the Union Jack and a blue disc with a yellow five-pointed star in the center.
Bordering Countries
Niue has no bordering countries.
Visiting Niue
You're in for a treat! Niue is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful coral reefs and clear waters
- Rich Polynesian culture
- Pristine and untouched natural beauty
- Remote location with limited access
- Risk of cyclones from November to April
- Limited medical facilities
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Niuean cuisine features seafood, taro, and coconut.
- Popular dishes include uga (coconut crab) and takihi.
- Fresh tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Explore the Avaiki Cave
- Visit the Talava Arches
- Snorkel in Limu Pools
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