Niue

In free association with New Zealand · New Zealand

Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, in Polynesia. Its capital is Alofi. About 1,600 people live there. It covers 260 km². It has no land borders.

Niue at a glance

Capital: Alofi
Population: 1,600
Area: 260 km²
Density: 6 per km²
Official languages: English, Niuean
Currency: New Zealand dollar
People: Niuean
Calling code: +683
Internet domain: .nu
Coast: Surrounded by sea

How Niue compares

Similar in size: Saint Kitts and Nevis (261 km²).
Similar population: Vatican City (Holy See) (825).
The New Zealand dollar is also used in 4 other places: New Zealand, the Cook Islands, the Pitcairn Islands and Tokelau.
English is also an official language in 59 other countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana and 53 more.
Niuean is not an official language anywhere else.

The flag of Niue

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Niue has no land borders

Niue shares no land border with another country.

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Questions about Niue

Is Niue a country?

No. Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand. It is not one of the 195 countries.

What is the capital of Niue?

The capital of Niue is Alofi.

Does Niue have any land borders?

No. Niue is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.

How big is Niue?

Niue covers 260 km², about the same size as Saint Kitts and Nevis (261 km²).

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