Niue, Oceania
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Image of Alofi, capital city of Niue
Niue is a Pacific self-governing island state achieving near-total renewable energy, robust marine protection, and expanding digital connectivity through free internet access.
Niue in one word would be “Rock,” meaning uplifted coral.
Niue Flag
Niue armorial
Niue is a country located in the Polynesia sub‑region of the Oceania continent.
Niue administrative divisions
self-governing state in free association with New ZealandEasy learning about Niue |
The capital city of Niue is Alofi.
| Niue is located in | Polynesia Oceania Continent Inhabitants of Niue are called Niueans |
| Overseas territory of | New Zealand |
| Niue has a population of | 1,817 inhabitants within a total area of 260 Km2 (162 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Niue ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 19° 02' S, 169° 52' W Open in Google Maps |
| Neighbouring countries | Cook Islands, Samoa, and Tonga. |
| Niue Climate | tropical; modified by southeast trade winds |
| Most predominant religion | Ekalesia Niue (Congregational Christian Church of Niue - a Protestant church founded by missionaries from the London Missionary Society), |
| Second most predominant religion | Church of Jesus Christ, |
| Currency name & code | Dollar (NZD) |
| Internet ccTLD | .nu |
| Niue calling code | +683 |
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