Capital: Alofi. Currency: New Zealand dollar.
Niue - amazing Island In the Pacific, which is its main attraction. There are not many beaches here, as I would like a sown tourist, but stunningly clean water - visibility in some places reaches up to 90 meters. The steep slopes of the underwater base of the island, densely overgrown with coral `gardens`, go to the ocean abyss, and the surrounding water are saturated with flocks of fish of all kinds of species and colors. This allowed the island to become one of the diving centers in the region. There are no rivers on the island, so the rainwater is filtered through the thickness of the coral array of the island, going into the ocean is already crystallically clean and devoid of absolutely all impurities. Characteristic feature Snorkeling in these places is constant accompaniment of a diving dolphins. In the period from June to November, Kita Gorbachi also visit Niue on their way from Antarctica to warmer northern latitudes. In the presence of a certain good luck, encounter them on one of the dives is also possible, and this is a completely unforgettable spectacle! National caves and catacombs NIUE have traditionally been used local residents To store canoes and as burial grounds, but many of the underground wonders of the island are still unopened, attracting numerous tourists.
The exciting cave Avaiki is a place where the first canoe of immigrants moored to the shore, so it is one of the places, especially revered by the islanders, the cave is closed to visit during the season` Caloama`, when a little fish that resembles Sardin, Millions enters the cave to spawn. Cave Talis Cave Tours offers a breathtaking expedition to grandiose underground emptiness and grottoes. Connecting in some places to the size of the keyfield or expanding in huge caves with amazing stalactites, stalagmites and bizarre limestone formations, these places are one of the main attractions of the island. Sea fishing is one of the `business cards` Niue. Traditional canoes and super-modern fishing boats every day hundreds come out in the sea for fishing such a richly found fish here. Especially excitingly spectacle local `Putin` at sunset. When fishing, it is possible to simply enjoy the brown coastal landscape and observation through the transparent water for the marine life, omnipresent dolphins, whales, turtles, flying fish and sea snakes. So, even if the catch is small, which in itself is unlikely, the pleasure of such a pastime is guaranteed. The island has about 2,500 hectares of some of the most serene forests in the world, called local residents `Tapu`, where a person's leg did not step up for centuries - many` Tapu` were considered to be taboo (not from here, whether their name?), Others simply were According to the concepts of aborigine `too high`. Now all the forests of the island, except for one protected by the village of Nakupe, are available. These forests have a lush undergrowth, coconut palms and a black tree grow in abundance, some of which are the oldest of famous in the world. Easy and scattered forest - a great place for hiking walks And holding picnics, and on the edge of the forest it immediately begins the coast with the picturesque ledges of the outcrops of coral, where you can easily find cozy swimming pools or tanning.
Niue. Basic information
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Visa
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days. Entry for passport\u003e 6 months. actions. Children: Power of Attorney from Parent (s) for children under 18. Since it is possible to get to the NIUE from New Zealand, you will need a transit New Zealand visa.
Time
Ahead of Kiev for 10 hours in the summer and for 11 hours - in winter
Geography
The State Education of the NIU consists of the eponymous raised coral atoll and three underwater reefs located in the Pacific Ocean in Polynesia between the equator and the tropic of Capricorn on the square of 39 thousand km², between Tonga in the West and the Cook Islands in the East. The total area of \u200b\u200bSushi Island Niue is 261.46 km², which makes it the largest raised atoll in the world. The distance to the Republic of Tonga in the West is about 480 km, to the Island of Rarotong to the East - about 930 km to the city of Auckland ( New Zealand) Southwest - about 2400 km
Chief partners of the country
New Zealand
Diving
Niue island has excellent conditions for diving. Here dives occur almost right into open waters. Pacific Oceanbecause NIUE has no barrier reefs or lagoon.
Within 100 meters from the coast, you can make a immersion of any complexity, many of them pass on numerous picturesque underwater canyons, through caves or underwater cavities in a coral array.
Great place for diving - Motel district Coral Gardens in Namui, where the most popular `Routes` go through ancient coral` mountain ridges`And where meetings are held regularly with numerous marine turtles.
Very popular Chimney District (`Chimney`), where already 5 meters below the surface begins the vertical` underwater movement` by a 23-meter cave, which goes into a natural mine and goes through a large cavity in the open sea.
District Avatel - the dream of photographers, and above and below the water.
Usually the route starts from the beautiful little lagoon used by the locals for the parking lot of their fishing canoe (`Haka`). Immersion on the sites nearby from traditional fishing places islanders, in the area of \u200b\u200bMatawai Resort, will provide such species for filming, which is unlikely to be able to find somewhere outside this bay. Along with clear water, coral gardens and abundance of colorful reef fish, a diver here is waiting for another unique impression - in these waters are quite frequent meetings with a timid and rare Nioon Marine Snake, as well as not such rare reef sharks or Maori herbanis and giant Merlow.
If the dive into the caves is a sufficiently dangerous event and requires a certain preparation, then the immersion of the motels of Numukulu, where there are two huge caves under water, in which several buses could fit are simpler and available for beginner divers.
From the Alophy area, you can make excellent immersions, sailing only 100 meters from the coast and go down to the exposure of the coral base of the island at a 40-meter depth, the edge of the underwater mountain is already visible here, which is essentially NIU, called Ebiss, which means the abyss .
sights
Aalofi, Fatiau Tuaia
History of the country
According to historians, the island of Niue was settled in the last centuries of the first millennium BC Polynesian from the islands of Tonga, Samoa and Pupupuk (island in the northern group of Cook archipelago). At the same time, the existence on the island in the distant past two hostile tribes is likely to indicate that the settlement of the NIUE occurred in two stages. People of the tribe Mota were the first-silents of Niue and may have sailed from Samoa Islands. Tafiti tribe people most likely settled on Niue later. Nevertheless, the beginning of the documented history of NIUE only in the middle of the XVIII century. The European Outstander of the Island became the English navigator James Cook, who opened the island in 1774. Due to a hostile meeting, the natives traveler called the island of Savage (translated from of English language "Savages Island").
For a sufficiently long period of time, Niue remained outside the field of view of Europeans. Only in 1830 a member of the London Missionary Society John Williams landed on the island. The missionary period began in the history of Niue. A significant role in the Christianization of local residents was played by a Peniamine missionary, who was trained on Samoa. Already about the middle of the XIX century, Niuans were addressed to Christianity.
On April 21, 1900, the British Protectorate was installed above the island. However, in 1901, Niue was annexed by New Zealand, and the island became administratively obeyed by the Isles of Cook. Until 1974, when Niue became a self-governing state education in the Free Association with New Zealand, the Island was ruled by an authorized New Zealand representative.
On October 19, 1974, the Constitution was adopted at Niue, which established a new form of relationship with New Zealand. According to it, Niue became independent in solving domestic issues, and the legislative power moved into the hands of the Niue Legislative Assembly (Niue Fono Ekepule). At the same time, New Zealand citizenship remained for the residents of Niue.
How to get
There is no direct message with Kiev. To get to the island you need to make 2 transplants.
Climate
In general, the climate Niue is hot and moderately wet. Due to the lack of mountains and a small area, climatic conditions on all island are almost the same.
Niue Island is located in the southern part of the tropical cyclone belt and in the zone of Southeast Passyats, as a result of which since April to October on the island there are strong storms. Every ten years, destructive cyclones are collapsed on the NIUE. On the island two pronounced seasons: hot wet season from November to March, characterized high temperatures and humidity and coincident with the cyclone season, and a cooler dry season from April to October with warm sunny days, cool nights and strong breezes. The average annual temperature on the NIUE varies slightly. The maximum daily temperature in January-February is 30 ° C, in July-August - 26 ° C. The average annual precipitation is about 2180 mm, although in the rainy season it can sometimes reach an indicator of 3300 mm, and in the arid months of 80-140 mm, the main share of which falls in January-March.
Credit cards
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa credit cards take to pay in most hotels, resorts, rental firms and dive centers.
Culture
Preolonional organization of residents of Niue. Traditional Niurean Dance (Pasifika Festival, 2002)
Maori prefixes for the names of the Ngathi-, NGA and Ati-Ati tribes, which are translated as "descendants of someone", not used on the NIUE. Instead of Ngathy - on the island, the words of Tama (Niue Tama) or Fagai (Niue Fagai) were used. For example, unification of close relatives were called Tama-Hamua (Niue Tama-Hamua), Tama Cowong (Niue Tama-Kautonga), Tama-Khaton Coula (Niue Tama-Hato-Kula). Fagai also represented the association of people, but the main factor was not blood relationship, but a joint accommodation for the purposes of "feeding". In the distant past, the Niue was presented a special management system, distinguished from the models presented in other Ocean Islands.
One of the distinguishing features was the election of the Supreme Chief, or the king, whose title was not inherited. The King Institute for Niue, or Patu Iki (Niue Patu-Iki, translated by the leader of the leaders), was most likely brought from the islands of Tonga or Samoa (until his appearance on the island there were only heads of families). Initially, the king was elected from the members of the leading family of the island. Subsequently, the appointment of the king was the prerogative of the residents of the winner village (however, the chosen king was still due to the approval of other villages). Functions are known about the functions of the Path Iki. With it, there has always been a Council, or Fono (Niue Fono), whose representatives constantly communicated with the locals. In each village, Niue was also a king agent, whose name was Alala-ha. There was also the Chief Alagra-Waka, or Alaga-Vaca-Neu-Mua (like the modern prime minister), who very often seized the Supreme Power at the NIUE and the rules independently (with him there was an assistant who was called Niue Hagai). Other leaders have also existed on the island, which were called Iki and a favor. Iki, presumably before becoming leaders, were warriors. The favor was essentially heads of families and headed Fagai. Together with the Iki, they performed the functions of judges, or facaphyl police, or Leoleodyakons. Of them, the phono was formed, the advice of each island village. In the distant past, the fault also headed the army during wars, could be warriors.
Summer time
Not
Medications
All the necessary medicines gently take with them
Voltage
240 V, 50 Hz
Population
1679 people 6.4 people / km²
Region
Niue Island is divided into 13 districts whose centers are 13 villages, the names of which are the county themselves. Avatel, Alofi, Warya, Lakeup, Liku, Macuof, Mutalau, Namuukula, Tamakutoga, Toi, Tuap, Hakupe, Hikutavaka.
Government
Niue - self-governing public education in the free association with New Zealand. This implies the independence of the NIUE in solving the internal issues of the territory, finding as part of the Kingdom of New Zealand, headed by the monarch of New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II, and the provision of New Zealand citizenship residents. New Zealand, in turn, is responsible for the defense and foreign policy of the island, and also provides administrative and economic support from the NIUE.
The Constitution of Niue, adopted on October 19, 1974, establishes the monarchical form of government with a Westminster system of parliamentarism, similar to the one that acts in New Zealand.
Higher organ Legislative Power is the Niue Single-Paul Legislative Assembly, consisting of 20 deputies. Fourteen members of the Assembly represent 14 electoral districts of the NIUE (one deputy from each district). Six Assembly members are elected by the general list. The term of office of the Assembly is three years.
According to the Constitution of the NIUE, the head of state is its majesty Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II, whose representative of the Supreme Commissioner is on the island.
The head of the government is the premier elected by members of the Legislative Assembly from its composition on the first after the parliamentary election of the meeting. The term of office of the premiere is three years.
The Cabinet of Ministers consists of premiere and three ministers. The candidates of ministers from among the members of the Legislative Assembly Niue are offered by the Prime Minister of the Country Speaker of the Parliament, who appoints ministers. The Cabinet of Ministers is the executive body responsible for parliament.
Niue's judicial bodies are represented by a high court and appearance court.
Food and Water
Water from the crane is considered safe, but still use better bottled or boiled water. Meat and fish products are not dangerous for consumption. Fruits and vegetables wash well.
Square
261.46 km²
Beach
Number of beaches small
Rules of behavior
Generally accepted
Holidays
1st of January - New Year
January 2-3 - the holiday of Takai (the whole set of festive ceremonies occupies a week)
February 6 - Vaitanga Day
march-April - Easter and Easter holidays
April 25 - Anzac Day
june - Queen's birthday (usually celebrated on the first Monday of June)
October 16 - Day of the Constitution (two days)
October 23 - Penyamine Day (Date Floating)
December 25-26 - Christmas
Nature and animals
The natural world of the island is quite diverse. His forests (about hundreds of plant species) have a magnificent undergrowth, on some sites of the coast and the perimeter of the first terrace groves coconut palms, and in mountainous areas There are rare types of vegetation (for example, some copies of local black wood are considered one of the oldest on Earth). There are about 120 species of birds on the island. From animals, only the Polynesian rat is presented.
A varieties of fish that are caught within just 500 meters from the coastline, include Wahu (reaching here up to 6 m long), tuna, mahimaha (delicious fish taste!), Giant Trelli, Suncher and Marlin.
Industry
Practically absent
Religion
The main religion for NIUE is Christianity
Health risks
Solar activity, frequent tides and lowers. Before visiting the island, vaccination against hepatitis A and b, typhoid and polio, as well as yellow fever is recommended.
Sanitary norms
Elementary norms of hygiene
Communication
Now roaming with an island for subscribers of Ukrainian operators is practically impossible.
Agriculture
Features of the geological structure of the NIUE, low soil fertility, the lack of rivers impose large restrictions on the development of agriculture on the island. Features of the geological structure of the NIUE, low soil fertility, the lack of rivers impose large restrictions on the development of agriculture on the island. From 30 to 40% of the entire sushi island are unsuitable for agriculture, and those lands on which something is cultivated, give a minor harvest, which is practically fully at the satisfaction of the country's internal needs. The main agricultural plant of NIUE is Taro, some of which is exported to New Zealand. Among the farm crops can be distinguished by maniacs, butat and yams. For the domestic market are divorced in small quantities of bananas, fruits, limes, coconut palms and vegetable crops. AT last years Attempts on the cultivation of Niue vanilla are being taken. A chickens, pigs, a small amount of livestock are also bred on the island.
Capital
Alofi
Customs regulations
The importation of the national currency (New Zealand dollars) is not limited, while the import of other New Zealand payments (including postal tickets, money transfers, checks and simple bills, but not travelel checks) requires the resolution of the reserve bank. The import of foreign currency is not limited. The removal of the local currency is allowed in quantities that do not exceed Nz $ 100, foreign - to the number declared in the entrance declaration.
Telephone code
+ 8-10-683 (city code + tel.)
Transport
Bad transport connection imposes significant restrictions on the development of trade relations with Oceania countries and the whole world, as well as tourism. Along the coast of the island, a 64-kilometer road stretches through 13 villages of Niue. Through the center of the island also pass two main roads (the total length is about 230 km). Most roads have solid coverage and supported by road services at a very high level. There are no natural bays on the island. Nevertheless, the Alohi village has a berth, to which only small ships can approach. In 1970, the NIU was built international Airport Hannan, who was subsequently expanded in 1994 for the possibility of landing on the Boeing-737 aircraft strip. . Regular air communication with the island is provided by the New Zealand Airlines "Air New Zealand". There is no public transport on the island.
Tourism
Although the tourist sector on the NIUE is in the infancy, the development of tourism on the island is one of the priorities of the country's government. The main restrictions for the development of tourism are very poor air communication with other countries of the world, almost complete absence of a developed tourist infrastructure.
Festivals exhibitions
Festival Ulwei-Marin in Mutalau (June 4-6), the festival of the village of Hakupe (Khakapu) and the annual school sports day, the Festival of the Aloofi South Village. Augusto begins with the festival of the village of Lakeup, and ends with a mixed Dartsu Island Championship. In September, the Rustic Festivals of Tuapa and North Aalofa opens their doors.
Flag
The golden-yellow color of the flag canvas symbolizes warm feelings experienced by the residents of Niue to New Zealand and its citizens. Four little stars symbolize the Southern Cross and New Zealand, under the control of which Niue is since 1901. Larger star in blue Circle It symbolizes the self-governing status of the NIUE, which is surrounded by the waters of the ocean on all sides. Union Jack in the upper left corner symbolizes close connections of NiUE with Great Britain: On October 19, 1900, the British Protectorate was installed above the island.
Tip
Not accepted to leave tips
Timezone
-11: 00 GMT
Economy
The New Zealand government continues to provide significant financial assistance to the NIUE, and largely due to it on the island there is a fairly high standard of living compared to other Oceania countries. Periodically, NIUE is celebrated in the growth of commodity production, mainly in the agricultural sector. Nevertheless, it does not have a long-term effect. Industrial production on the NIUE is almost completely absent. This is due to the fact that transport costs are too high, and the island itself is too far from the main markets. The NIUE economy is mainly based on the public sector income, which is mainly subsidized by the Government of New Zealand.
Language
Niue, English.
Visa in Niue
Address of the Foreign Embassy / Consulate in our countryThere are no embassies in the Russian Federation.
Address of our embassy / consulate in the countryForeign funds of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country are not available.
Addresses of organizations in the country
Coordinates of the main office on tourism in the country: NIUE Tourism Office - Niue Island Commercial Center, Alofi, Niue Island Phone: + 683-42-24 Fax: + 683-42-25 Email: [email protected]
Types of visas in this countryFor up to 30 days, the visa is not required. At the entrance it should be submitted: 1. Passport, the validity period of which is at least three months from the end of the trip; 2. Confirmation of the hotel's reservation (fax or printout from the Internet) or an invitation (fax or printout of an electronic message) from a private person with an indication of the place of residence in Niue, or voucher travel agencies; 3. Return tickets or tickets to the country of further follows 4. The evidence of the financial consistency of 50-60 USD per day per day may be required.
Entrance to the country
Since it is possible to get to the NIUE from New Zealand, you will need a transit New Zealand visa.
For childrenTo enter the country with the child are required: 1. Certificate of the birth of a child; 2. The passport of the child or the passport of the parent, in which the child is inscribed; 3. If a child travels, accompanied by one of the parents, requires a notarized power of attorney for departing a child from the second parent 4. If the child travels, accompanied by third parties, requires a notarized power of attorney to leaving the child from both parents
LinksTourist portal Niue www.niueisland.com
NIUE is a country in Oceania. It is an island in the southern part of the Pacific, east of. The country borders on the waters of Tonga, American Samoa and the islands of Cook. The area of \u200b\u200bthis state is 260 thousand km. The coastline has a length of 64 km.
Map of Niue.
The territory of NIUE is steep limestone rocks along the coast and central plateau. This is one of the world's largest coral islands.
The tropical climate of the country provides rich vegetation. Here, in tropical forests, various types of coconut, yams, maniacs, limes, etc. are growing. You can also meet a wide variety of Tarot, Maracuy, sweet potatoes. An animal variety is not very rich in this country. However, the fauna of various regions of the NIUE is represented by wild pigs, several types of dogs, rats, etc. Several species of fish also live in the country's water bodies. Natural resources: Fish, arable land.
Climate Niue - Tropical, varies depending on southeastern Passops.
Capital Niue - Aalofi. There is no administrative and territorial division in the country. NIUE is a self-governing parliamentary democracy. Head of State - Queen Elizabeth II (from February 6, 1952). Representatives of the authorities are also the Governor General and the Supreme Commissioner of New Zealand. Head of Government - Prime Minister. Monarchy is hereditary. The premiere elected a legislative assembly for a period of three years.
The population is 1190 people, mostly Niureans (66.5%), as well as immigrants from European, Asian and pacific Islands. NIUE and English - official languages. Religion: Congregationist christian church NIUE (67%), other Protestants (3%), Mormons (10%), Roman Catholics (10%), Jehovah's Witnesses (2%). Literacy on the total population: 95%. Urbanization level: 37.9%. The population density is 6.4 people / km².
The country's economy suffers from typical Pacific island problems: geographic isolation, a small number of resources, a small population. Government spending regularly exceed income. Subsidies from New Zealand are used to pay wages by civil servants. NIU has reduced government spending due to cuts in the public service almost twice. The agricultural sector mainly consists of subsistence gardening, although some commodity crops are grown for export. The industry consists mainly of small factories for machining, lime and the production of coconut cream. Sale of postage stamps for foreign collectors is an important source of income. Efforts to expand GDP include: development of tourism and financial services. Economic assistance from New Zealand in 2008-2009 amounted to $ 5.7 million.
Exported goods: canned coconut cream, copra, honey, vanilla, maracuya, papaya, root, football balls, brands, handmade products. Export partners: New Zealand, France and Czech Republic. Imported goods: food, live animals, industrial goods, machinery, fuel, lubricants, chemicals, medicines. Import partners: Nigeria, New Zealand, USA, Australia and.
The length of the highways is 120 km. In Niue 1 airport.
Participation in international organizations: ACP, AOSIS, FAO, IFAD, OPCW, PIF, SPARTECA, SPC, UNESCO, UPU, WHO, WMO.
Niue is a country in Polynesia, which is not yet born with tourists. But it is impossible to say that this is a kind of "terra incognita". Despite the almost complete lack of tourist infrastructure, the New Zealandians love to relax, as well as a small number of Canadians and residents of the United States. But it is mostly extremals wishing to try themselves as a modern Miklukho-Maclay. Because the disastrous breath of globalization is only barely reaches the island's worst in the spacious ocean. Most of its territory are impassable jungle. There is only ring road Along the coast (sometimes three and a half meter width), and two tracks connecting the eastern and western part of the island. In this dwarf state there is only one town - Aalofi (he is the capital), which is two spruce villages. What are tourists looking for Niue? How to get there, where to settle and what to see, read in this article.
Where Niue is located
Niue - country island, or rather raised coral Atoll. Located dwarf State In Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean, between the equator and the southern tropical. The island is quite removed from other archipelago. The nearest Tonga island is located at 480 kilometers west. In the East there is a Cook archipelago. Rarotong Island closest to Niue is separated by 930 kilometers. In the northwest there is a Samoa archipelago. NIUE is an independent state education included in the Free Association with New Zealand. In addition to land, the state also owns three underwater beserge, antiop and harens. They are exposed only during the low tide. Square island Niue - 261.46 square kilometers. The highest point (unmarked, not far from the village of Mutalau) reaches 68 meters above the ocean level. These indicators remove the NIUE in the record holders: the largest single and high atoll in the world.
History and state system
Niue is a country that appeared on the world map in 1974. Atoll began to settle in the first centuries from Polynesia. The first European who arrived to the shores of the island became James Cook (in 1774). The natives met him hostile, why the navigator gave atoll the name "Savage" - "Dickari". In 1900 he took the island under his protectorate. But after a year it annexed New Zealand. When in the second half of the twentieth century, the colonies have become more disaster, the metropolis has passed the freedom of self-government NIUE. At the same time, residents of the atoll have the right of New Zealand citizenship. Since 1974, Niue is a self-governing public education in the Commonwealth with a former colonizer. Niue is a country in the South African Commission and the Polynesian Islands Forum. That to the state device, this is a constitutional monarchy.
How to get to where to settle
Until recently, none of russian tour operators did not send travelers to rest in Niue. The country, photo of which look like an illustration for the earthly paradise, does not survive the influx of foreigners. Entertaining is the fact that eighteen and a half thousand Niueans live in New Zealand, whereas on the island itself the number of population is only 1600 people (according to this indicator Niue is the third most unclosed country in the world after Tokelau and Pitchern). But what are these people! The only flight from Auckland, who is able to take the local airport, the population meets with songs and dances. Before the eyes of few discouraged tourists play a present show. Moreover, passengers from the local, who returned to their homeland from the "Big Earth" are included. Good hotels On the atoll two: "Matawaii" and "Namukul Cottejs". You need to book them in advance. There are several other hotels easier.
How to prepare for the trip
The old name of the island - Savage (Dikar) - to some extent justified and now. Those tourists who visited the atoll are recommended to stock in cash before departure from Auckland, going to Niue. A country whose money is not on its territory a single ATM. Public transportBy the way, too. AT good hotels Guests are given bicycles for free for free. The entire territory of the NIUE covers broadband Internet. But Wi-Fi in hotels is ten New Zealand dollars per day. All local schoolchildren in educational institutions are given laptops. So in the field of IT-technologies of Niueans ahead of the planet all. Language barrier near tourists should not arise. On the atoll and old and young is perfectly owning English. He is the second state language.
Climate
Niue is an island located in equatorial latitudes. Therefore, the climate is hot and wet here. The year there are two seasons. From November to March here summer. It is roast and very wet. Tropical cyclones often rush, damaging the already poorly developed infrastructure of the island. Typhoon Geta was the most destructive, from which the Niue (country) was very damaged in 2005. The dollar did not fall during the world as the temperature in the dry season decreases (April-October). Atoll lies on the path of southeastern Passops. Strong winds swear the sea, the strong storm begin. This period is characterized by sunny and warm days, but rather cool nights. Beach rest Not particularly developed by the atoll, since the bay here is not enough, the bottom of the fine and coral, you can only swim in a special shoe. By the way, there are no rivers or even streams on the island. All comes from it can be drunk even from under the tap.
Sights of Niue
The main wealth of the country is its paradise nature. The government pays great attention to its protection. There are several reserves on the tiny atoll. Tourists recommend going to Huvalu - this is a virgin forest with an area of \u200b\u200b54 square meters. km. It occupies the central and eastern part of the island and is between the villages of Hakupe and Fork. Further to the south, another park begins - Hakupu Heritage and Cultural Park. It is included in the list cultural heritage Humanity, since there are burials and residues of the housing of the ancient inhabitants of the island. The water area from Cape Macapa is also under the protection of the state. NIUE currency - New Zealand dollar - should not mislead you regarding prices. In this former colony Everything is more expensive than in the metropolis. And this is justified: products (except coconuts, tarot and maniacs) fly to an airplane atoll.
Niue Island (in English maps it is designated as Savage) - the island of coral origin, which is located in Polynesia in the southeastern part of the Pacific and removed east of Tonga. In Polynesian, the name of the island is Niue-Fekai, which is translated as "cannibal" and "coconut palm". The English version of the name of Savit Island was assigned to James Cup, who called him so after the discovery due to the unfriendlyness of his locals.
Niue island is the largest coral island in the world and has a practically the right round shape in diameter of about 18 kilometers at two small bays, slightly depressing in land. Island sushi area is about 261 square kilometers. Almost all over the entire length of the coastline is is surrounded by a coral reef, which has short breaks in the Eastern Coast area.
According to experts, Niue Island, who was originally uninhabited, was inhabited by the colonists from Samoa's archipelago in about 9th century. At about the late 16th century, NIUE and its inhabitants were captured by Tongan tribes, arriving on the island on boats and canoes. For Europe, the island was opened by the James Cook expedition in 1774. At the beginning of 1900, Britain installed his protectorate over the island and in the middle of 1901 delegated the jurisdiction to his Dominion - New Zealand.
Currently, Niue (since 1974) is a self-governing territorial education in the Free Association with New Zealand, has its own constitution and an autonomous government.
The monetary unit, which is in the back of the island of the New Zealand dollar, (sometimes the dollar of New Zealand is named or, simply, - Kiwi) (NZD code 554), which consists of 100 cents.
The local population is not a few. AT this momentAccording to the last census, constantly no more than 1900 people live on the island. By ethnic composition The so-called, Niueans prevail, who are descendants of immigrants from Samoa and Tonga, also there are compact people from Asia, Europe and other Polynesian Islands on the island. Official languages \u200b\u200bat Niue - English and Niurean, which is a transformed form of Tongaian language.
The administrative center of the island is the town of Alofi (on a number of cards, it is indicated as alofis). The population of alofi, which is conditionally divided into the southern and the northern part does not exceed 600 people. Others settlements Present small villages that are scattered throughout the coast of the island.
The main direction of the national economy of the NIUE is the production of copers, fishing and, of course, tourism. Niue for tourists arriving on the island and guests will leave deep positive impressions for a long time.
You can get to the island as aviation and maritime transport, as a rule, from Australia and New Zealand. South of Aloofa, there is a small airport that has international status, this is taking regular flights from Tonga, Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. Alofi, located on the shore of the small bay of the same name, is also seaportwhich takes small passenger and cargo ships. A serious obstacle to shipping in coastal waters is a coral reef, interrupted only in the Ahofa Bay area.
Arrived tourists can accommodate in small Gotheles to Aalofi, who do not claim the status of fashionable, but elementary service for customers can provide. At the moment, there are about eight hotels in Aloofa, which can simultaneously take about the seven-seven tourists and guests of the island.
The climate on the NIUE is quite hot and not very wet. All this contributes to the development of the island beach tourism. Almost all over the coast of the island there are beaches with sandy color sand as a result of the presence of crushed coral fractions in it. In some places, the coast consists of low rocks that are opening for resting panorama of the sea and the landscape of the island. Officially, the NIU has three organized and equipped beaches that are located on west coast Not far from Alofi, but a lot of vacationers prefer them natural beaches and rocks, which are in abundance. When resting on the beach and bathing in coastal waters, it is worth remembering about some precautions, since a very strong level of emitted ultraviolet in these latitudes can adversely affect the skin of vacationers, and sufficiently strong pribments can be dangerous for swimming and quite difficult to exit water, especially in the area of \u200b\u200bcoastal rocks.
Recently, the island is attended by more and more surfers, the Storms period, which here lasts from October to January and warm coastal water make it possible to surfing at the highest level to get the maximum pleasure.
There is something to do and diving lovers. The reef, a joining island, in its length takes amazing forms, forming a lot of underwater caves and grotts, which are also found on the coast. When diving, it should be remembered that the underwater hunting with the use of harpunov on the Niue Stroke is prohibited. You should also beware of a poisonous flat snake of the knife, which lives in coastal reefs.
There are no special attractions on the island, but all this is compensated by the pristine nature of the island. More than 500 types of herbaceous, shrub and wood plants grow on Niue, of which a third of the indemic. In the eastern part of the island, the tropical forests of Huvalu, consisting almost completely from the Niuean Lat, which has five varieties. On the coast of the island, shrub lats grow, which seems to be influenced by the environment. Large number There are no mammal species on the island, the only bright representative is the Tongan fox, the number of which has recently decreased very much. More than 30 species of birds can constantly live on Niue, which can be attributed to both the arrived and indigenous species. The latter includes spotted whistle-larcide and Polynesian star.
