Situated in Polynesia, Niue 🇳🇺 (officially Niue) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 1,700 and a total area of 260 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Niue through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Alofi, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Niue located?
Geographically, Niue belongs to Polynesia within Oceania. Its territory spans approximately 260 km², which makes it the 218th largest country or territory on Earth.
Niue has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Alofi, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how niuean life really works.
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Who lives in Niue?
Around 1,700 people live in Niue, making it the 241st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Niue is called a Niuean.
Niue is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Niuean. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Niue — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Niue is +683. Websites from the country typically use the .nu internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Niue are its flag, its capital Alofi, and its approximate population of 1,700.
Fun facts about Niue
- Niue's flag emoji is 🇳🇺 — its two-letter country code is NU and its three-letter code is NIU.
- Niue covers 260 km², ranking 218th in the world by area.
- With about 1,700 people, Niue holds the 241st spot in the world population ranking.
- Niue is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Niue is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Niue — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Niue?
- The capital of Niue is Alofi.
- What is the population of Niue?
- Niue has a population of approximately 1,700 people, ranking 241st in the world.
- Where is Niue located?
- Niue is located in Polynesia, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Niue?
- The languages spoken in Niue include English and Niuean.
- What currency is used in Niue?
- Niue uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
