Niuean is an endangered language as it is estimated that only about 7,000 people speak it.
There are more Niueans living outside of Niue than in Niue. Around 22,000 Niueans live in New Zealand.
Niue is in Oceania, with a population of 1.6 thousand people. Its capital is Pape’ete, and the currency is New Zealand Dollars (NZD). The official languages spoken in are Niuean and English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Takai Commission Holiday (Jan 2)
- Waitingi Day (Feb 6)
- Good Friday (Apr 2)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- Anzac Day (Apr 25)
- Queens Birthday (Date Varies)
- Constitution Day (Oct 20)
- Peniamina Gospel Day (Date Varies)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
It has no world heritage sites.
However they have some nature areas including:
Want to learn more? Check out Niue’s tourism website.
Also check out the Taoga Niue Museum in Alofi.
Fun activities to do
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