Niue explained to kids

Niue is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is about 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) northeast of New Zealand, and east of Tonga. Niue is the world's smallest country by population, with just over 1,000 people. The majority of Niueans are ethnically Polynesian. The island of Niue is oval in shape and has an area of 260 square kilometers (100 square miles). The coastline is about 64 kilometers (40 miles) long. The island is made up of coral reefs and limestone cliffs. There are no rivers or lakes on Niue. Niue's capital city is Alofi. The main village is Tuapa. Other settlements include Hakupu, Makefu, Mutalau, and Toi. The Niuean language is a Polynesian language related to Tahitian and Hawaiian. English is also spoken, and is the language of government and education. The Niuean people are mostly Christian. The Niuean economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and the sale of stamps and coins. Niue is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is about 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) northeast of New Zealand, and east of Tonga. Niue is the world's smallest country by population, with just over 1,000 people. The majority of Niueans are ethnically Polynesian. The island of Niue is oval in shape and has an area of 260 square kilometers (100 square miles). The coastline is about 64 kilometers (40 miles) long. The island is made up of coral reefs and limestone cliffs. There are no rivers or lakes on Niue. Niue's capital city is Alofi. The main village is Tuapa. Other settlements include Hakupu, Makefu, Mutalau, and Toi. The Niuean language is a Polynesian language related to Tahitian and Hawaiian. English is also spoken, and is the language of government and education. The Niuean people are mostly Christian. The Niuean economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and the sale of stamps and coins.