Niue: History, Culture and Economy

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File:Flag of Niue.svgNiue (pronounced /ˈnjuːeɪ/ in English, NiueanNiuē Fekai) is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the “Rock of Polynesia”, and natives of the island call it “the Rock” for short.

Niue is 2,400 kilometres northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to the southeast.

The land area is 260 km2 with about 1,400 people who are predominantly Polynesian.

Though self governing, Niue is in free association with New Zealand, and lacks full sovereignty. Queen Elizabeth II is Niue’s head of state. Most diplomatic relations are conducted by New Zealand on Niue’s behalf.

In 2003, Niue became the world’s first “WiFi nation”, in which free wireless Internet access is provided throughout the country by The Internet Users Society-Niue.

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Notes from Wikipedia

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