Niue

Flag Description Yellow with the flag of the uk in the upper hoist-side quadrant; the flag of the uk bears five yellow five-pointed stars - a large one on a blue disk in the center and a smaller one on each arm of the bold red cross. Currency New zealand dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, island in the south pacific ocean, east of tonga. Climate Tropical; modified by southeast trade winds. Terrain Steep limestone cliffs along coast, central plateau. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location near Mutalau settlement 68 m.

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Niue

This is a map of Niue. The map illustrates the location of Alofi and its proximity to Liku, Lakepa, Avatele, and the South Pacific Ocean.

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