Trivia in Niue

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Oceania / Oceania

National symbols

Flag: Yellow field with Union Jack and a blue-edged star representing the Southern Cross in the upper left canton

Niue Flag

Emblem: Coat of arms based on New Zealand's coat of arms with added tapa patterns and frigate bird

Niue Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • The .nu domain is popular internationally due to its 'now' sound in Nordic languages
  • In 2003, became the world's first country to provide free island-wide Wi-Fi
  • Niue license plates display 'NU' prominently instead of the island name
  • There are no ATMs on the island; cash withdrawals are only possible at the single bank branch
  • From July to October, humpback whales come close to shore, a rare region where they can be observed from land
  • Limited edition stamps for collectors are a major foreign currency earner
  • Due to minimal light pollution, the entire country is a candidate for International Dark Sky Reserve status
  • Public vehicle maximum speed is strictly enforced at 40 km/h
  • Niuean language is classified by UNESCO as 'severely endangered'
  • The island was called 'Savage Island' in the 19th century because Captain Cook mistook locals with faces painted red from banana dye

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