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<p>Niue is a raised coral atoll that is part of the Polynesian region, located in the Oceania continent. The island country is situated northeast of New Zealand, west of Tonga, Samoa to the North, and the Cook Islands to the east. Niue has a land area of 260 square kilometers, with a population of 1611 people.  The island’s latitude and longitude is 19 degrees 2’S and 169 degrees 52’W.</p>
<p>Alofi is the capital of Niue, located on the west coast of the island. Niue is in free association with New Zealand and is a self-governing state. The Niueans are citizens of New Zealand, where most locals are resided.  Niue is the world’s first “Wi-Fi nation”, where free wireless internet access is provided by the Internet Users Society-Niue.</p>
<p>The official languages on the island are English and Niuean. The island enjoys a tropical climate with wet seasons between November and April.</p>
<p><strong><em>HISTORY</em></strong></p>
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<p>The first settlers were from Samoa around 900 AD and in the 16<sup>th</sup> century Tongans settlers arrived. Captain James Cook was the first European to find the island in 1774, and was refused permission to land by the locals. The island of Niue was named as Savage Island by Captain Cook.</p>
<p>Missionaries landed on the island in 1846, hence influenced the Christian religion on the island. There are over 90% Christians on the island with the remaining are atheists.</p>
<p>Niue was under the boundaries of New Zealand on October 1901, with accordance to 1974 constitution.</p>
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<p><strong><em>ECONOMY</em></strong></p>
<p>Agriculture is very important to the Niuean lifestyle as it provides for both subsistence farming and export. Popular crops are Taro, cassava and yams; bananas, vanilla and noni. Coconut crabs are also an important of the country’s food chain.</p>
<p>Tourism is one the three top sectors for the country’s economic development. Niue continues to receive support from government and overseas donors. Foreign aid from New Zealand is a primary resource of income for Niue.</p>
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<p><strong><em>SPORT</em></strong></p>
<p>Rugby union is played by both genders, and the most popular game. Other sports played are netball, golf, bowling, rugby league, and football</p>
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