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Niue

COUNTRY GUIDE

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NIUE
(pronounced - nee-oo-ei | ˈnjuːeɪ)
OFFICIAL NAME: Niue
DEMONYMS: Niuean, Oceanian
Niue is part of the Polynesia region in the continent of Oceania. Niue is also known as the Rock. It is in the Southern hemisphere and is 260 square kilometres in size. The primary languages spoken are Niuean and English; the capital city is Alofi and the main currency used is the New Zealand Dollar.
LGBTQIA+ Equality Index
Medium-Low
LGBTQIA+ Dollar
c.409 thousand
LGBTQIA+ Population
c.51
ALLOW SAME-SEX MARRIAGES
No
RECOGNISE GENDER CHANGE
No
BANNING GAY CONVERSION THERAPY
No

Geography

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CAPITAL

Alofi

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REGION

Polynesia

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CONTINENT

Oceania

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HEMISPHERE

Southern

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AREA

260

(square kilometers)

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SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)

Pacific Ocean

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Name in other languages

learn the literal translations of the country’s name in twelve of the most popular languages
English Flag
English
Niue
Mandarin Flag
Mandarin
纽埃
Dutch Flag
Dutch
Niue
Spanish Flag
Spanish
Niue
Arabic Flag
Arabic
نيوي
Portuguese Flag
Portuguese
Niue
French Flag
French
Niue
Hebrew Flag
Hebrew
ניווה
Russian Flag
Russian
Ниуэ
German Flag
German
Niue
Hindi Flag
Hindi
नीयू
Japanese Flag
Japanese
ニウエ

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NOTIFICATIONS

LAST UPDATED:  April 25, 2023
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| STATUS

  • There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country. It is advised that you consult your country's foreign or overseas department before you travel. Your government's ministry will provide you with the latest information and guidance as to whether it is safe to travel to this country (or to parts of it)
  • LGBTQIA+ travel discretion is advised. It is illegal to identify as LGBTQIA+ or engage in same-sex relationships. The country has laws in place; however, they are not enforced, and no one has likely been prosecuted recently. Though not implemented, there is still a risk that prosecutions could take place until those laws are officially repealed. It is always recommended that you carry out independent research before travelling
  • GENDER IDENTITY/EXPRESSION | The country does not have any laws in place regarding gender identity and expression
  • LGBTQIA+ ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS | This country has no anti-discrimination laws) in place. The lack of regulations means that there is no legal protection for those community members living or visiting from facing discrimination
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Government

| INFORMATION

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NIUE
NIUE GOVERNMENT
niue government
The foreign office or ministry is typically a department within a government that focuses on promoting that particular country and what it represents worldwide. The department will often highlight national security, travel restrictions, visa requirements and all relevant foreign policies
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NIUE
NIUE GOVERNMENT
niue government
The health office or ministry is typically a department or organisation within a government that focuses on all things relating to health. The department will often highlight travel restrictions, vaccination requirements, pandemics, outbreaks, and relevant health-related information
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  USEFUL PHRASES | GREETINGS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
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GREETINGS
greeting | fakaalofa atu
HI
hi | fakaalofa atu
HOW ARE YOU?
how are you? | malolō nakai a koe?
GOOD MORNING
good morning | monuina e pogipogi
I'M GOOD, AND YOU?
i'm good, and you? | -
GOOD AFTERNOON
good afternoon | -
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
what is your name? | ko hai e higoa haau?
GOOD NIGHT
good night | monuina e afiafi / monuina e po
MY NAME IS…
my name is ... | ko ... e higoa haaku
WELCOME
welcome | -
NICE TO MEET YOU
nice to meet you | mitaki kua feleveia a taua
GOODBYE
goodbye | koe kia
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?
do you speak english? | -

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Niuean | English
Official Language(s) spoken in Niue
The emergency service numbers within Niue to call during an emergency
  • AMBULANCE - when someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk (emergency medical services and technical rescue)
  • POLICE - when you feel in danger, are in dangerous situations or have witnessed a crime (law enforcement, criminal investigation, and maintenance of public order)
  • FIRE RESCUE - when a fire occurs or where a person needs rescue (fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation)


Ambulance
AMBULANCE
- (niuean) | ambulance (english)

dial
999

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
- (niuean) | police (english)

dial
999

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
- (niuean) | fire (english)

dial
999

Call Fire Service Now


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  USEFUL PHRASES | EMERGENCY

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
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EMERGENCY
emergency | -
HELP ME
help me | -
WHERE IS THE NEAREST HOSPITAL?
where is the nearest hospital? | -
STOP
stop | -
WHERE IS THE NEAREST PHARMACY?
where is the nearest pharmacy? | -
HOSPITAL
hospital | -
WHERE IS THE POLICE STATION?
where is the police station? | -
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USEFUL INFORMATION

TELEPHONE DIALLING CODE

683

INTERNET SUFFIX

.nu

LANGUAGES

Niuean, English

CURRENCY

NAME:
New Zealand Dollar
SYM:
$
DIVISION:
100 cents

ELECTRICITY

VOLTS:
230
HERTZ:
50

ELECTRICAL PLUGS

NUMBER OF PLUG TYPES:
1
PLUGS USED:
Electricity Plug I

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CLIMATE

Alofi

Weather information

Niue Climate Image
MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
The average monthly temperatures are based on the recorded daily highs and lows for the given location
HIGH
The daily high temperatures are an average, based on the recorded high temperatures over many years
01| JAN
18.2°C | 64.7°F
02| FEB
18.1°C | 64.6°F
03| MAR
17.2°C | 62.9°F
04| APR
14.8°C | 58.6°F
05| MAY
13.4°C | 56.1°F
06| JUN
11.3°C | 52.4°F
07| JUL
10.5°C | 50.9°F
08| AUG
11.1°C | 52.0°F
09| SEP
12.1°C | 53.8°F
10| OCT
12.8°C | 55.1°F
11| NOV
14.2°C | 57.6°F
12| DEC
16.4°C | 61.5°F
LOW
The daily low temperatures are an average, based on the recorded lowest temperatures over many years
01| JAN
11.8°C | 53.3°F
02| FEB
11.6°C | 52.8°F
03| MAR
11.3°C | 52.4°F
04| APR
9.6°C | 49.2°F
05| MAY
8.3°C | 46.9°F
06| JUN
6.3°C | 43.4°F
07| JUL
5.7°C | 42.2°F
08| AUG
6.2°C | 43.2°F
09| SEP
6.8°C | 44.3°F
10| OCT
7.2°C | 44.9°F
11| NOV
8.1°C | 46.5°F
12| DEC
10.1°C | 50.1°F
SEASONS
Saisons (fr) | Jahreszeiten (de) | Estaciones (es) | Stagioni (it) | Seizoen (du) | Estação (pt)
Niue Season Image
Spring SeasonSPRING
Printemps (fr) | Frühling (de) | Primavera (es) | Primavera (it) | Lente (du) | Primavera (pt)
September-November
Summer SeasonSUMMER
Été (fr) | Sommer (de) | Verano (es) | Estate (it) | Zomer (du) | Verão (pt)
December-February
Autumn SeasonAUTUMN
Automne (fr) | Herbst (de) | Otoño (es) | Autunno (it) | Herfst (du) | Outono (pt)
March-May
Winter SeasonWINTER
Hiver (fr) | Winter (de) | Invierno (es) | Inverno (it) | Winter (du) | Inverno (pt)
June-August
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  USEFUL PHRASES | INSTRUCTIONS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
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INSTRUCTIONS
YES
yes | e
EXCUSE ME
excuse me | fakamolemole
NO
no | nakai
PLEASE
please | fakamolemole
NO, THANK YOU
no, thank you | -
SORRY
sorry | fakamolemole la
MAYBE
maybe | -
THANK YOU
thank you | fakaaue

TIMEZONE

LAST UPDATED:  Oct 11,2022

TIMEZONE

UTC-11 (Pacific/Niue)

DST APPLIES

No

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TRAVEL RELATED

AIRPORT STATISTICS

TOTAL NUMBER OF AIRPORTS

1
TOTAL NUMBER OF HELIPORTS

0
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEAPLANE BASES

0

DRIVING

Niue Driving Image
DRIVE ON WHICH SIDE
Left
INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED
Recommended
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LOCAL AIRPORTS

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  USEFUL PHRASES | DIRECTIONS & GUIDANCE

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
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DIRECTIONS AND GUIDANCE
directions and guidance | -
HOW DO I GET THERE?
how do i get there? | -
HOW MUCH IS THAT?
how much is that? | -
HOW FAR IS IT?
how far is it? | -
DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
do you accept credit cards? | -
WHERE IS THE BATHROOM?
where is the bathroom? | ko fe e falevao?
I'M NOT INTERESTED
i'm not interested | -
WHERE IS THE CLOSEST RESTAURANT?
where is the closest restaurant? | -
I DON'T UNDERSTAND
i don't understand | ai maama e au
HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU?
how much do i owe you? | -

LGBTQIA+ RELATED

LGBTQIA+ Terms

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Lesbian Flag
Lesbian
- (niuean) | lesbian (english)
Gay Flag
Gay
- (niuean) | gay (english)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
- (niuean) | bisexual (english)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
- (niuean) | transgender (english)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
- (niuean) | intersex (english)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
- (niuean) | asexual (english)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
- (niuean) | questioning (english)
Community Flag
Community
- (niuean) | community (english)
Gender Flag
Gender
- (niuean) | gender related (english)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
- (niuean) | sexuality related (english)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
- (niuean) | non-binary (english)
Queer Flag
Queer
- (niuean) | queer (english)
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