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Capital: Alofi. Currency: New Zealand dollar.

Niue - amazing island in the Pacific Ocean, which is its main attraction. There are not as many beaches as a sophisticated tourist would like, but the water is amazingly clear - visibility in some places reaches up to 90 meters. The steep slopes of the underwater base of the island, densely overgrown with coral "gardens", go into the ocean abyss, and the surrounding waters are saturated with schools of fish of all kinds and colors. This allowed the island to become one of the diving centers in the region. There are no rivers on the island, so rainwater is filtered through the thickness of the coral massif of the island, going out into the ocean, already crystal clear and devoid of absolutely all impurities. A characteristic feature of snorkeling in these places is the constant accompaniment of the diver by dolphins. Humpback whales also visit Niue between June and November on their journey from Antarctica to warmer northern latitudes. With a certain amount of luck, it is also possible to encounter them on one of the dives, and this is an absolutely unforgettable sight! Natural caves and the catacombs of Niue were traditionally used local residents for storing canoes and as burial grounds, but many of the island's underground wonders still lie undiscovered, attracting numerous tourists.

The spectacular Avaiki Cave is where the first canoe of the settlers landed on the shore, so this is one of the places especially revered by the islanders, the cave is closed to the public during the `kaloama` season, when a small fish resembling a sardine enters the cave by the millions to spawn. Talis Cave Tours offers an exciting expedition to the grandiose underground voids and grottoes. Tapering in some places to the size of a keyhole or expanding into huge caves with amazing stalactites, stalagmites and bizarre limestone formations, these places are one of the main attractions of the island. Sea fishing is one of the 'calling cards' of Niue. Traditional canoes and state-of-the-art fishing boats go out to sea by the hundreds every day to catch the abundant fish here. Especially exciting is the sight of the local "Putin" at sunset. When fishing, you can simply enjoy the lush coastal landscape and watch the sea life, the ubiquitous dolphins, whales, turtles, flying fish and sea snakes through the crystal clear waters. So, even if the catch is small, which in itself is unlikely, the pleasure of such a pastime is guaranteed. The island has about 2500 hectares of some of the most serene forests in the world, called by the locals `tapu`, where for centuries no man has set foot - many` tapu` were considered `taboo` (isn't that why their name?), Others were just too high in Aboriginal terms. Now all the forests of the island, except for one protected by the village of Nakupu, are accessible. These forests have lush undergrowth, coconut palms and ebony trees grow in abundance, some of which are the oldest known in the world. A light and scattered forest is a great place to hiking and picnics, and along the edge of the forest, the coast immediately begins with picturesque ledges of coral outcrops, where you can easily find cozy bays for swimming or sunbathing.
Niue. Basic information
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Visa
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days. Passport entry> 6 months actions. Children: Power of attorney from parent (s) for children under 18 years of age. Since you can only get to Niue from New Zealand, you will need a New Zealand transit visa.
Time
Leads Kiev by 10 hours in summer and 11 hours - in winter
Geography
The state formation of Niue consists of the raised coral atoll of the same name and three underwater reefs located in the Pacific Ocean in Polynesia between the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn on an area of ​​39 thousand km², between Tonga in the west and the Cook Islands in the east. The total land area of ​​Niue is 261.46 km², making it the largest elevated atoll in the world. The distance to the Republic of Tonga in the west is about 480 km, to the island of Rarotonga to the east - about 930 km, to the city of Auckland ( New Zealand) to the southwest - about 2400 km
Main partners of the country
New Zealand
Diving
Niue Island has excellent diving conditions. Here, diving takes place almost directly into the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, since Niue has no barrier reefs or lagoon.
Within 100 meters from the coast, you can dive of any difficulty, many of them pass through numerous picturesque underwater canyons, through caves or underwater caverns in the coral massif.
Beautiful place for diving - the area of ​​the Coral Gardens Motel in Namui, where the most popular `routes` pass along the ancient coral` mountain ranges`and where numerous sea turtles are regularly encountered.
The Chimney (Chimney) area is very popular, where, 5 meters below the surface, a vertical “underwater passage” begins through a 23-meter cave, which passes into a natural mine and goes through a large cavity into the open sea.

The Avatele area is a photographers dream, both above and below the water.
Usually the route starts from a beautiful small lagoon used by the locals for their fishing canoes (`waka`). Diving in areas close to traditional sites fishing of the islanders, in the Matawai resort area, will provide views for filming that are unlikely to be found anywhere else outside this bay. Along with clear water, coral gardens and an abundance of colorful reef fish, the diver will have another unique experience here - in these waters quite often encounters with the timid and rare Niuana sea snake, as well as not so rare reef sharks or Maori wrasses and giant merlow.
If diving in caves is a rather dangerous activity and requires some preparation, then diving at Numukulu motels, where two huge, interconnected caves lie under the water, in which several buses could fit, are easier and more accessible for novice divers.
From the Alofi area, you can make wonderful dives, sailing just 100 meters from the coast and descend to the outcrop of the coral base of the island at 40 meters depth, here you can already see the edge of the seamount, which is essentially Niue, called Ebiss, which means the Abyss ...
sights
Alofi, Fatiau-Tuai
History of the country
According to historians, the island of Niue was inhabited in the last centuries of the first millennium BC by Polynesians from the islands of Tonga, Samoa and Pukapuka (an island in the Northern group of the Cook Archipelago). At the same time, the existence of two hostile tribes on the island in the distant past most likely indicates that the settlement of Niue took place in two stages. The Motu people were the first settlers of Niue and may have come from the Samoan islands. The Tafiti people most likely settled in Niue later. Nevertheless, the beginning of the documented history of Niue dates back only to the middle of the 18th century. The European discoverer of the island was the English navigator James Cook, who discovered the island in 1774. Due to a hostile meeting by the natives, the traveler named the island Savage Island (translated from of English language"Island of Savages").
For quite a long period of time Niue remained out of sight of Europeans. Only in 1830 did a member of the London Missionary Society, John Williams, land on the island. The missionary period in Niue's history began. The missionary Peniamin, who was trained in Samoa, played a significant role in the Christianization of the local people. By about the middle of the 19th century, the Niueans were converted to Christianity.

On April 21, 1900, a British protectorate was established over the island. However, already in 1901, Niue was annexed by New Zealand, and the island became administratively subordinate to the Cook Islands. Until 1974, when Niue became a self-governing state entity in free association with New Zealand, the island was governed by an authorized New Zealand representative.
On October 19, 1974, the Constitution was adopted in Niue, establishing a new form of relationship with New Zealand. According to her, Niue became independent in solving internal issues, and the legislative power passed into the hands of the Legislative Assembly of Niue (Niue Fono Ekepule). At the same time, the residents of Niue retained New Zealand citizenship.
How to get there
There is no direct connection with Kiev. To get to the island, you need to make 2 transfers.
Climate
In general, Niue's climate is hot and moderately humid. Due to the lack of mountains and a small area climatic conditions on the whole island are almost the same.
Niue Island is located in the southern part of the tropical cyclone belt and in the southeastern trade wind zone, as a result of which severe storms are observed on the island from April to October. Destructive cyclones hit Niue every ten years. The island has two distinct seasons: hot wet season November to March, characterized by high temperatures and humidity, coinciding with the cyclone season; and a cooler dry season from April to October with warm sunny days, cool nights and strong breezes. The average annual temperature in Niue fluctuates slightly. The maximum daily temperature in January-February is 30 ° C, in July-August it is 26 ° C. The average annual precipitation is about 2,180 mm, although during the rainy season it can sometimes reach 3,300 mm, and in dry months 80-140 mm, the main share of which falls in January-March.
Credit cards
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted at most hotels, resorts, rental companies and dive centers.
The culture
Pre-colonial organization of Niueans. Traditional Niuean Dance (Pasifika Festival, 2002)
The Maori prefixes to the names of the tribes Ngati-, Nga- and Ati-, which translate as "descendants of someone", were not used in Niue. Instead of Ngati, the island used the words Tama (niue Tama) or fagai (niue fagai). For example, associations of close relatives were called Tama-hamua (niue Tama-hamua), Tama-kautong (niue Tama-kautonga), Tama-hato- kula (niue Tama-hato-kula). Fagai also represented an association of people, but the main factor was not blood relationship, but cohabitation in order to "feed". In the distant past, a special control system was introduced in Niue, which differed from the models presented on other islands in Oceania.

One of the distinguishing features was the election of a supreme leader, or king, whose title was not inherited. The institution of the king in Niue, or patu-iki (niue patu-iki, translated as "chief of chiefs"), most likely was brought from the islands of Tonga or Samoa (before its appearance on the island there were only heads of families). The king was originally elected from among the members of the island's leading family. Subsequently, the appointment of the king became the prerogative of the inhabitants of the victorious village (however, the elected king still had to receive the approval of other villages). Little is known about the functions of patu-iki. Under him, there was always a council, or fono (niue fono), whose representatives constantly communicated with the locals. In every village of Niue there was also an agent of the king, whose name was alaga-waka. There was also the main alaga-waka, or alaga-waka-ne-mua (like the modern prime minister), who very often seized the supreme power in Niue and ruled independently (with him there was an assistant named niue hagai). There were also other chiefs on the island called Iki and Patu. The Iki, presumably, were warriors before becoming leaders. The Patu were essentially the heads of families and were led by the phagai. Together with the iki, they served as judges, or fakafili of the police, or leoleo deacons. From them, phonos, councils of each island village were formed. In the distant past, patu also led the army during wars, they could be warriors.
Summer time
No
Medicines
Gently take all the necessary medicines with you
Voltage
240 V, 50 Hz
Population
1679 people 6.4 people / km²
Areas
Niue Island is divided into 13 counties, the centers of which are 13 villages, the names of which are the counties themselves. Avatele, Alofi, Vaiea, Lakepa, Liku, Makefu, Mutalau, Namukulu, Tamakautoga, Toi, Tuapa, Hakupu, Hikutavake.
Government
Niue is a self-governing public entity in free association with New Zealand. This implies the independence of Niue in solving internal issues of the territory, being a part of the Kingdom of New Zealand, headed by the monarch of New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth II, and the granting of New Zealand citizenship to the inhabitants of Niue. New Zealand, in turn, is responsible for the island's defense and foreign policy, as well as providing administrative and economic support to Niue.
The Niue Constitution, adopted on October 19, 1974, establishes a monarchical form of government with a Westminster parliamentary system similar to that of New Zealand.

The highest legislative body is the unicameral Legislative Assembly of Niue, which consists of 20 members. The fourteen members of the assembly represent 14 constituencies in Niue (one member from each constituency). Six members of the assembly are elected from a common list. The term of office of the assembly is three years.
According to the Constitution of Niue, the head of state is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, whose representative on the island is the High Commissioner.
The head of government is the Prime Minister, who is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly from among its members at the first sitting after the parliamentary elections. The prime minister's term of office is three years.

The cabinet of ministers consists of a prime minister and three ministers. Ministerial candidates from among the members of Niue's Legislative Assembly are proposed by the country's prime minister to the speaker of parliament, who appoints ministers. The Cabinet of Ministers is the executive body responsible to parliament.
The judiciary in Niue is represented by the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
Food and water
Tap water is considered safe, but it is better to use bottled or boiled water. Meat and fish products are not dangerous for consumption. Wash fruits and vegetables well.
Square
261.46 km²
Beaches
The number of beaches is small
Rules of behavior
Generally accepted
Holidays
January 1st - New Year
January 2-3 - Takai holiday (the whole set of festive ceremonies takes a week)
February 6 - Waitangi Day
March-April - Easter and Easter holidays
April 25 - ANZAC Day
June - Queen's Birthday (usually celebrated on the first Monday in June)
October 16 - Constitution Day (two days)
October 23 - Peniamin's Day (floating date)
December 25-26 - Christmas
Nature and animals
Natural world the islands are quite diverse. Its forests (about a hundred species of plants) have lush undergrowth, groves of coconut trees grow along some parts of the banks and the perimeter of the first terrace, and the rarest species of vegetation are found in mountainous regions (for example, some specimens of the local ebony are considered one of the oldest on Earth). There are about 120 bird species on the island. Of the animals, only the Polynesian rat is represented.
Fish species that are caught within just 500 meters of the coastline include wahoo (up to 6m in length here), tuna, mahimahi (delicious tasting fish!), Giant trevally, sunflower and marlin.
Industry
Practically absent
Religion
The main religion in Niue is Christianity
Health risks
Solar activity, frequent ebb and flow. Before visiting the island, vaccinations against hepatitis A and B, typhoid and polio, as well as yellow fever are recommended.
Sanitary standards
Elementary hygiene standards
Connection
Now roaming with the island is practically impossible for subscribers of Ukrainian operators.
Agriculture
Peculiarities geological structure Niue, low soil fertility, lack of rivers impose great constraints on development Agriculture on the island. Features of the geological structure of Niue, low soil fertility, the absence of rivers impose great restrictions on the development of agriculture on the island. From 30 to 40% of the total land area of ​​the island is unsuitable for agriculture, and those lands on which something is cultivated give an insignificant harvest, which is almost entirely used to meet the domestic needs of the country. The main agricultural plant in Niue is taro, some of which are exported to New Zealand. Crops include cassava, sweet potatoes and yams. For the domestic market, small quantities of bananas, fruits, limes, coconut trees and vegetables are cultivated. V last years attempts are being made to grow vanilla in Niue. Chickens, pigs and a small number of livestock are also raised on the island.
Capital
Alofi
Customs regulations
The import of the national currency (New Zealand dollar) is not limited, while the import of other New Zealand means of payment (including postal notes, money orders, checks and promissory notes, but not travel checks) requires the permission of the Reserve Bank. The import of foreign currency is not limited. Export of local currency is allowed in quantities not exceeding NZ $ 100, foreign currency - up to the amount declared in the entry declaration.
Telephone code
+ 8-10-683 (city code + tel.)
Transport
Bad transport connection imposes significant restrictions on the development of trade relations with the countries of Oceania and the whole world, as well as tourism. A 64-kilometer road runs along the coast of the island, passing through 13 villages in Niue. There are also two main roads running through the center of the island (the total length is about 230 km). Most of the roads are paved and maintained at a very high level by road services. There are no natural bays on the island. Nevertheless, the village of Alofi has a pier, which can only be approached by small vessels. In 1970, Hannan International Airport was built on Niue, which was subsequently expanded in 1994 to accommodate Boeing 737 aircraft. ... Regular flights to the island are provided by Air New Zealand. Is absent on the island public transport.
Tourism
Although the tourism sector in Niue is in its infancy, the development of tourism on the island is one of the priority areas of the country's government. The main constraints for the development of tourism are very poor air connections with other countries of the world, the almost complete absence of a developed tourist infrastructure.
Festivals Exhibitions
Mutalau Uluwehi Marine Festival (June 4-6), Hakupu Village Festival (Hakapu) and Annual School Sports Day, Alofi South Village Festival. August starts with the Lakepa Village Festival and ends with the Island's Mixed Darts Championship. Tuapa and North Alofi village festivals open their doors in September.
Flag
The golden yellow color of the flag reflects the warm feelings Niueans have for New Zealand and its citizens. The four small stars symbolize the Southern Cross and New Zealand, which has ruled Niue since 1901. The larger star in the blue circle symbolizes the self-governing status of Niue, which is surrounded on all sides by the waters of the ocean. The Union Jack in the upper left corner symbolizes Niue's close ties with Great Britain: on October 19, 1900, a British protectorate was established over the island.
Tips
It is not customary to leave a tip
Timezone
-11: 00 GMT
Economy
The New Zealand government continues to provide significant financial assistance to Niue, and thanks in large part to it, the island has enough high level life compared to other countries in Oceania. Periodically, there has been an increase in commodity production in Niue, mainly in the agricultural sector. However, this has no long-term effect. There is virtually no industrial production in Niue. This is due to the fact that transport costs are too high, and the island itself is located too far from the main markets. Niue's economy is largely based on public sector revenue, which is largely subsidized by the New Zealand government.
Language
Niue, English.

Visa for Niue
Address of a foreign embassy / consulate in our country There is no embassy of the country in the Russian Federation.
Address of our embassy / consulate in the country There is no foreign establishment of the Russian Foreign Ministry in the country.
Addresses of organizations in the country
Coordinates of the main office for tourism in the country: Niue Tourism Office - Niue Island Commercial Center, Alofi, Niue Island Phone: + 683-42-24 Fax: + 683-42-25 Email: [email protected]
Types of visas to this country A visa is not required for up to 30 days. Upon entry, you must present: 1. Passport valid for at least three months from the end of the trip; 2. Confirmation of hotel reservation (fax or printout from the Internet) or invitation (fax or printout of an e-mail) from a private person indicating the place of residence in Niue, or a travel agency voucher; 3. Return tickets or tickets to the country of further destination 4. Proof of financial solvency may be required 50-60 USD per day per person
Entering the country
Since you can only get to Niue from New Zealand, you will need a New Zealand transit visa.
For kids To enter the country with a child, you need: 1. Birth certificate of the child; 2. The child's passport or the parent's passport, in which the child is entered; 3. If the child travels accompanied by one of the parents, a notarized power of attorney for the child's departure from the second parent is required 4. If the child travels accompanied by third parties, a notarized power of attorney for the child's departure from both parents is required
Links Niue Tourism Portal www.niueisland.com

Useful data for tourists about Niue, cities and resorts of the country. As well as information about the population, currency of Niue, cuisine, peculiarities of visa and customs restrictions in Niue.

Geography of Niue

Niue, or Savage, is an island and a state entity of the same name in free association with New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean, in Polynesia, east of the Tonga Islands. Borders territorial waters American Samoa, Cook Islands, Tonga and French Polynesia.

The state formation of Niue consists of a raised coral atoll of the same name and three underwater reefs. It is the largest raised atoll in the world.

Niue was once an active volcano, which went extinct about 3 million years ago, and its upper part, located above sea level, was subjected to severe erosion due to natural factors (rain, ocean waves).

State

State structure

Niue is a self-governing public entity in free association with New Zealand. The head of state is the monarch of Great Britain, whose representative on the island is the high commissioner. The prime minister is the head of government. The highest legislative body is the unicameral Legislative Assembly.

Language

Official language: niue, english

Most of the residents speak both state languages. The Niuean language is represented by two dialects: motu (the dialect of the northern part of the island, it is more ancient) and tafiti (the dialect of the southern part of the island, more modern).

Religion

The majority of believers (about 97%) are Christians. Most (61.1%) of the island's population considers itself to be adherents of the so-called Ekalesia-Niue (Protestant Church of Niue, which has close ties with the London Missionary Society)

Currency

International name: NZD

The New Zealand dollar is equal to 100 cents. In circulation there are banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars, as well as coins in denominations of 1 and 2 dollars, 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.

Many resort areas also accept US dollars and Australian dollars.

Currency exchange is possible at any hotel or exchange office, although it is possible to actually exchange any foreign currency, except for Australian or New Zealand dollars, only at the offices of the Bank of South Pacific and Westpac in Alofi.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted at most hotels, resorts, rental companies and dive centers. Travel checks can be cashed at most banking institutions on the island.

Popular attractions

Niue Tourism

Popular hotels

Tips

Tipping is not officially accepted, in the case of renting a boat or yacht, the amount of additional payments should be agreed in advance.

Purchases

Retail outlets are usually open Monday through Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00, however many private shops operate on their own schedule.

There is no sales tax or VAT in Niue.

Medicine

Emergency telephones

Unified rescue service (fire brigade, police and ambulance) - 999.
Ambulance - 998 (Lord Liverpool Hospital) or 41-00 (Medical & Dental Center).
Central Police Office - 43-33.
Fire department - 41-33.

National characteristics of Niue. Traditions

It is also not customary to drink alcohol openly, regardless of the day of the week.

Fishing is limited and only possible with the permission of local authorities (fishing tours offered by hotels usually already contain all the permits issued).

Spearfishing with harpoon weapons is prohibited. Also, special attention is paid to the careful treatment of coral reefs.

Niue's relief is quite often compared to a bowl or, with a bit of humor, to a hat (and indeed, it seems). Its soils have a rather complex geochemical composition. They are rich in iron phosphates, iron and aluminum oxides. Radionuclides are also present in them, but in a concentration that is not dangerous for humans. Thanks to their analysis, it was found that the island arose about 120 thousand years ago. Porous limestones have formed many caves, often linked in complexes, with stalactites and stalagmites inside. Due to the porosity of the soils on the surface of Niue, there are no sources of fresh water, it seeps through the soil, and is extracted from wells. Rainforests occupy the center of the island.
It is believed that people from Pukapuka were the first to settle in Niue, and this happened around the turn of the 9th-10th centuries. In the XVI century. another one settled here large group people from Tonga. The tribes inhabiting Niue, around this time, split into two warring groups: in the south, from the village of Alofi to the village of Liku, lived the Tafiti tribe, in the rest of the island - the Motu tribe. The history of their constant strife, which is contained, however, only in local legends and songs, confirms the hypothesis of ethnologists that they were representatives of different ethnic groups. Until 1700, historians believe that there was no power hierarchy on the island, then “kings” appeared.
For Europe, the island was discovered by James Cook (1728-1779) in 1774. But he did not succeed in finding mutual understanding with the locals. Stones were thrown at the team, and during one of three attempts to get to know the natives, Cook was hit in the shoulder with a spear. Probably, the islanders already knew that Europeans bring deadly diseases with them, and therefore they were hostile. The British, however, also behaved not very friendly, suspecting that they were cannibals. The teeth and lips of the Niueans were reddish-brown, and the sailors decided that it was from human blood (in fact, from the juice of betel nut, which the natives chewed to maintain vigor).
An enraged Cook named the part of the land he discovered Savage Island - "Island of the savages." But the name did not catch on: in London it was considered unethical, replacing it with another - Niue. The full name of the island in the local dialect is Niue-fekai. There are many translation options for this word. "Niue" comes from "niu" - "coconut tree" and literally means "here is a coconut tree." Sometimes, however, "fekai" is translated as "cannibal", but this is an obvious substitution of concepts: there has never been cannibalism on the island; besides, no nation in the world characterizes itself negatively. One of the ancient names of Niue is Nuku-tu-takha, which can be translated as "A lonely island". By the way, there are very few experts in the Niue language in the world. Most of all, it is similar to the Tongan group of Austronesian languages, it has borrowings from the Maori languages ​​and tribes inhabiting Samoa and Hawaii.
Europeans appeared on the island again only in 1846, they were preachers of the London Missionary Society. They were also greeted with hostility, and they took three youths with them to Samoa to study theology. One of them - Nukai Peniamin - is considered the first preacher of Christianity in Niue.
In 1887, King Fataaiki appealed to Queen Victoria of Great Britain to take Niue under his protectorate. The consent was given in 1900, but a year later, who supported Britain in the Anglo-Boer wars, received a carte blanche from London to annex the island. Niue acquired the status of a self-governing state of the British Commonwealth in free association with New Zealand (that is, in fact, independence) in 1974.
Niue Island, a coral atoll on top of a submerged volcano, is located in the South Pacific Ocean (Polynesia) in a conditional triangle between the island groups of Tonga (480 km west), Samoa (560 km northwest), Cook (1087 km east). New Zealand is located 2400 km southwest of Niue. The relief of the island is defined by two tiers. Upper - a limestone plateau with an area of ​​about 60 km 2, its average height in the center - 30 m, along the edges - 63 m. The lower one - a terrace with an average width of 100-200 and a maximum of 500 m - encircles the island along the perimeter. The 200-mile economic zone of the island includes significant coral reefs located to the southeast of it: Antiope (180 km), Beveridge (240 km) and Haran (294 km) - and other, smaller reefs.

The inhabitants of the island are constantly faced with a difficult choice: to leave or stay? Most Niueans choose to live away from their homeland.
Niue is in the same conditions as many of the islands of Polynesia - distance from major centers civilization, the scarcity of their own resources for development, an acute shortage of jobs, the constant threat of hurricanes. If remoteness can sometimes be considered a blessing, then lack of work is a circumstance, as they say, of irresistible force. The diaspora of people from Niue in New Zealand is more than 20 thousand people. It seems like a paradox - there has never been so much population on the island in the foreseeable past, but here it must be borne in mind that migration from the island began at the end of the 19th century. and these 20 thousand are mostly descendants of several previous generations, who consider themselves, however, Niueans.
The island's population is not constant. Here's why: natives of Niue often visit their relatives and, being on a visit, are counted as residents. According to the local government, in 2011 there were 1,611 people living on the island, according to estimates by other sources, including the CIA, this figure varies, but does not exceed 1,500 inhabitants. The 2006 official census recorded 1,625 people. and a decrease in the population compared with the 2001 census by 163 people. The last exodus from the island occurred in the period after 2004, when (it happened on January 8) it was covered by the most powerful hurricane "Kheta". The wind force reached 300 km / h, waves up to 15 m high fell on the coast. People were warned and, holding children in their arms, fled into the interior of the island, abandoning their houses. And they returned to the heaps of rubble. There were victims who were seriously injured. Many countries of the world took part in the fate of the victims then.
And to this day, Niue regularly receives financial assistance from abroad. The civil servants' payroll is entirely made up of grants from New Zealand, but their volume is decreasing, which means you need to rely more on your strength and your own economy. Funds for the development of Niue's economy now come mainly from the European Development Fund (EDF) and the EU fund. Until now, electricity on the island is generated by diesel generators, and only for the project for the development of renewable energy sources Europe has allocated 3.3 million euros. Funds are also being invested in the expansion of state plantations of vanilla: the demand for it in the world market is consistently high, and Niue may well significantly expand this article of its export, while it is still small. For some time, the state of Niue took steps to become an offshore zone, but financial structures in the West, not interested in tax preferences for New Zealand, the main client of Niue's banks, thwarted these attempts. Today Niue belongs to the so-called gray offshore companies that do not have all the rights of offshore zones: it is easier to register a business here than in many other places, but hopes about minimizing taxes are in vain. In 2003, Niue became the first territory in the world to provide free access to the Internet using Wi-Fi technology to everyone (throughout the territory), and no one will take this championship away.
It would be wrong to think that the people of Niue are prone to discouragement because of their problems. On the contrary, they are cheerful, with passion they hold various festivals, as any holidays are usually called here. Each village has its own festival: songs, dances, theatrical performances. State and religious calendar dates are celebrated on a grand scale, and sports competitions are also held on these days: rugby (among men's and women's teams), golf and darts. Tourists who come to Niue for diving and yachting are pleasantly surprised local cuisine, which has earned a reputation for sophistication even among discerning gourmets. Niueans cook mainly fish and vegetarian dishes, meat is rarely used.

general information

Administrative divisions: 13 districts, equivalent to the territories of 13 villages (until recently there were 14).
Administrative center: Alofi village (Alofis) - 581 people. (2006 census).

Languages: English, Niuean.

Ethnic composition: the Niue people, formed from settlers from Tonga, Samoa and Pukapuka (an island in the Northern group of the Cook Archipelago) - 91.7%; Anglo-Zealanders - 7.3%; Chinese - 0.9%, others - 0.1%.

Religions: Parishioners of Ekalesia-Niue (Protestant Congregational Church) - 62%, Catholics - 9%, adherents of other Christian faiths - 19%, atheists - 10%.

Currency unit: New Zealand dollar.

The most important airport: international Airport Hannan in Alofi.

Numbers

Population: 1,611 (2011, data from the government of Niue).
Population density: 6.2 people / km 2.
The most high point : an unnamed hill near the village of Mutalau (68 m).

Maximum width: 18 km.
Coastline length: 64 km.

Climate and weather

Average January temperature: + 26 ° C.

Average temperature in July: + 22 ° C.

Average annual rainfall: 2180 m.

During the rainy season, up to 3100 mm of precipitation falls, in the dry season, their level can be reduced to 140 mm.

The island is located in the southern part of the Pacific belt of tropical hurricanes.

Economy

GDP: $ 7.6 million (2006 est.)

GDP per capita: $ 5800 (2003).

Financial assistance from New Zealand, the EU and other international organizations and foundations.
Translations to relatives from Niueans working mainly in New Zealand.

Fishing (the main commercial fish is tuna).
Agriculture: mostly natural; Taro, cassava, coconuts, yams, noni (citrus-leaved morinda), lime, passionfruit and other tropical plants are grown, pigs are bred. The inhabitants of the island catch coconut crabs (their other name is palm thief). Valuable varieties of wood, copra, honey are exported to New Zealand, and the export of vanilla, noni and taro is developing.

Industry: small factories for the processing of coconuts (copra, butter, cream), as well as for the production of lime oil and packaging of honey.
Trade in collectible coins and stamps.
Service sector: banking, tourism.

sights

■ Alofi: several traditional canoe marinas, one of which, Opahi Landing, is located, according to local legend, on the spot where in 1774 James Cook made one of his three attempts to land on the island; Cultural Center Huanaki Museum, Ecalesia Church (Tomb Point). Two tombstones at the church fence mark the graves of the island's two kings - Tuitoga (ruled 1876-1887) and Fataaiki (1888-1896), Fale-Fono (House of Parliament), two small caponiers called the Old Fort, at Halagigie -The Point, and the New Fort, or simply the Fort, between the hospital and the old New Zealand Commission building.

■ 4.5 km north of Alofi, near Macapu Point, there is the main local shrine - the tomb of Nukai Peniamin, as well as an experimental farm - a center for animal husbandry and plant research.
■ 7 km from Alofi is Awaiki Cave - according to local legend, the first settlers of Niue landed here. A little further - Papakha cave (near the village of the same name), near which - best beach islands - Khio.
■ 10 km from Alofi - Limu-Pulse (Ana-Maara) caves, further - the complexes of Matapa-Chasm and Talava caves.
■ On the northeastern coast - Lakepa, Anatoloa, Talis Cave caves, the uninhabited village of Fatiau Tuai.
■ Beveridge Coral Reef.

Curious facts

Niue is a country in Oceania. It is an island in the South Pacific, east of. The country is bordered by the waters of Tonga, American Samoa and the Cook Islands. The area of ​​this state is 260 thousand km. Coastline has a length of 64 km.

Niue Map

Niue's territory is characterized by steep limestone cliffs along the coast and the central plateau. It is one of the world's largest coral islands.

The country's tropical climate provides rich vegetation. Here, in the rainforest, various types of coconut, yams, cassava, limes, etc. grow. You can also find big variety taro, passionfruit, sweet potato. The animal diversity is not very rich in this country. However, the fauna different regions Niue is represented by wild pigs, several types of dogs, rats, etc. Several species of fish also live in the water bodies of the country. Natural resources: fish, arable land.

Niue's climate is tropical, changing with the southeast trade winds.

The capital of Niue is Alofi. There is no administrative division in the country. Niue is a self-governing parliamentary democracy. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II (since February 6, 1952). The government is also represented by the Governor General and the High Commissioner of New Zealand. The head of government is the prime minister. The monarchy is hereditary. The Premier is elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of three years.

The population is 1,190, mostly Niueans (66.5%), as well as immigrants from European, Asian and Pacific islands. Niue and English are the official languages. Religion: Congregational Christian Church of Niue (67%), other Protestants (3%), Mormons (10%), Roman Catholics (10%), Jehovah's Witnesses (2%). Literacy by total population: 95%. Urbanization rate: 37.9%. The population density is 6.4 people / km².

The country's economy suffers from typical Pacific island problems: geographic isolation, few resources, small population. Government spending regularly exceeds revenues. Subsidies from New Zealand are used to pay the salaries of government employees. Niue has cut government spending by nearly halving government cuts. The agricultural sector mainly consists of subsistence gardening, although some cash crops are grown for export. The industry consists mainly of small factories processing passionfruit, lime and coconut cream. Selling stamps to foreign collectors is an important source of income. Efforts to expand GDP include: the development of tourism and financial services. Economic assistance from New Zealand in 2008-2009 amounted to USD 5.7 million.

Exported goods: canned coconut cream, copra, honey, vanilla, passionfruit, papaya, root vegetables, soccer balls, brands, handicrafts. Exports partners: New Zealand, France and Czech Republic. Imported goods: foodstuffs, live animals, manufactured goods, machinery, fuels, lubricants, chemicals, medicines. Imports - partners: Nigeria, New Zealand, USA, Australia etc.

Length highways is 120 km. Niue has 1 airport.

Participation in international organizations: ACP, AOSIS, FAO, IFAD, OPCW, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UNESCO, UPU, WHO, WMO.

Officially recognized name- Niue (also known as Savage).

Location- located Island state Niue in Polynesia in the South Pacific. The country is part of the Kingdom of New Zealand. It has no land borders with other states, but Niue has borders with the territorial waters of the Tonga Islands, the Cook Islands and the American Samoa Islands.

Territory – 261,46 square kilometers(229th place in the world).

Population- approximately 1,800 people (237th place in the world).

Ethnic composition of the population differs in homogeneity (uniformity). 81% of the total population are Niueans (descendants of the indigenous people of Polynesia), 11% are representatives of other islands of Oceania (most of them are Fijians, Samoans, Tuvalans and Tongans), also a small number of inhabitants are Europeans, and they make up 3%; 2.5% are Asians, 2.5% are representatives of other ethnic groups.

Religion- most of the population are adherents of Protestantism - 62%, about 9% are Catholics, Mormons - 8% and Jehovah's Witnesses - 2%. The small religious groups on the islands include: Hindus, Bahá'ís, Methodists, Sikhs, Seventh-day Adventists, as well as representatives of all kinds of Christian faiths. A small number of the island's inhabitants consider themselves atheists.

Capital- Alofi.

Largest cities- Alofi, Hakulu, Avatele, Tamakautoga, Waiea, Liku, Hikutawake, etc.

The official languages ​​are English and Niue. It is worth noting that the Niue language is just a drop in the ocean among the large group of Polynesian languages. Writing in this national language appeared relatively recently and it uses Latin alphabet of 17 letters. The language also has two dialects within the same island: the Tafiti dialect, characteristic of the south of the island, and the Motu dialect, characteristic of the northern part of the island.

Form of government- a constitutional monarchy.

The dominant person is Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, her governor-general is her viceroy in the Pacific region, and now the chairman of the governor-general represents the direct power on the island.