🇳🇺 Niue

Niue

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Territory and Sovereignty

Region: Oceania

Basic Information

Capital: Alofi

Population: 1,822

Area: 261 km²

Subregion: Polynesia


Currencies: New Zealand dollar ($)

Languages: English, Niuean

About territory

Niue is a self-governing island country in free association with New Zealand, located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is a raised coral atoll, often referred to as 'The Rock of Polynesia' due to its unique geological formation. The island's terrain features a limestone cliff coastline and a central plateau, supporting a diverse ecosystem. Historically, Niue was settled by Polynesian explorers and later came under British protection before becoming a territory associated with New Zealand. Today, Niue's economy relies heavily on New Zealand aid, agriculture, and a growing tourism sector.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2

NU

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3

NIU

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