World Region Information --- Niue Information
Niue
We are researching Niue's local information. Niue is an island nation in the South Pacific. We will feature information that seems to be good to know when advancing to Niue.
World Region Information --- Niue Information
We are researching Niue's local information. Niue is an island nation in the South Pacific. We will feature information that seems to be good to know when advancing to Niue.
It is located 2,400 km northeast of New Zealand, between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands Triangle.
About 261km2
Approximately 1,620
Niue people make up the majority
Niuean, English
Christianity predominates.
The island has its own song and dance culture and traditions.
- Tautu Beach
- Matapa Chasm
- Limu Pools
- Avaiki Cave
- Utuko Beach
- Hio Beach
- Talava Arches
- TAOGA NIUE MUSEUM
There is 8 years of free compulsory education.
- University of the South Pacific Niue Campus
1846 Missionaries such as Nukaipenia Mina begin to convert the villagers
1861 Nearly all Niue people become Christians
1876 Matao Tuitiga becomes the first king
1900 Became a British protectorate at the request of King Niue
1901 Becomes a Dependent of New Zealand
1974 Gained internal autonomy. be in free association with new zealand
It is a constitutional monarchy country. The head of state is the King of England and the governor-general of New Zealand. The prime minister is the head of government. The parliament is unicameral.
- Government of Niue
$5,800
Niue's economy is small and heavily dependent on New Zealand aid.
Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Cook Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Nauru, Niue, Vanuatu, Palau, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
