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/* WFB Large Rectangle */ google_ad_slot = "8137512903"; google_ad_width = 336; google_ad_height = 280; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> <br> Page last updated on February 23, <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#country_name">Country name:</a></b><br> <i>conventional long form:</i> none <br><i>conventional short form:</i> Niue <br><i> <em>note:</em></i> pronunciation falls between nyu-way and new-way, but not like new-wee <br><i>former:</i> Savage Island <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#dependency_status">Dependency status:</a></b><br> self-governing in free association with New Zealand since 1974; Niue fully responsible for internal affairs; New Zealand retains responsibility for external affairs and defense; however, these responsibilities confer no rights of control and are only exercised at the request of the Government of Niue <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#government_type">Government type:</a></b><br> self-governing parliamentary democracy <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#capital">Capital:</a></b><br> <i>name:</i> Alofi <br><i>geographic coordinates:</i> 19 01 S, 169 55 W <br><i>time difference:</i> UTC-11 (6 hours behind Washington, DC during Standard Time) <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#administrative_divisions">Administrative divisions:</a></b><br> none; note - there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 14 villages at the second order <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#independence">Independence:</a></b><br> 19 October 1974 (Niue became a self-governing parliamentary government in free association with New Zealand) <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#national_holiday">National holiday:</a></b><br> Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#constitution">Constitution:</a></b><br> 19 October 1974 (Niue Constitution Act) <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#legal_system">Legal system:</a></b><br> English common law <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#suffrage">Suffrage:</a></b><br> 18 years of age; universal <br>[see also: <a href="http://www.photius.com/rankings/population/suffrage_2012_0.html" target="_blank"><u>Suffrage country ranks</u></a> ] <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#executive_branch">Executive branch</a>:</b><br> <i>chief of state:</i> Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General of New Zealand Anand SATYANAND (since 23 August 2006); the UK and New Zealand are represented by New Zealand High Commissioner Mark BLUMSKY (since September 2011) <br><i>head of government:</i> Premier Toke TALAGI (since 18 June 2008) <br><i>cabinet:</i> Cabinet consists of the premier and 3 ministers <br><i>elections:</i> the monarchy is hereditary; premier elected by the Legislative Assembly for a three-year term; election last held on 16 May 2011 (next to be held in 2014) <br><i>election results:</i> Toke TALAGI reelected premier in Legislative Assembly vote; Toke TALAGI - 11, Togia SIONEHOLO - 8 <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#legislative_branch">Legislative branch:</a></b><br> unicameral Legislative Assembly (20 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms; six elected from a common roll and 14 are village representatives) <br><i>elections:</i> last held on 7 May 2011 (next to be held in 2014) <br><i>election results:</i> percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - 20 independents <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#judicial_branch">Judicial branch:</a></b><br> Supreme Court of New Zealand; High Court of Niue <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#political_parties_and_leaders">Political parties and leaders:</a></b><br> Alliance of Independents or AI; Niue People's Action Party or NPP [Young VIVIAN] <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#political_pressure_groups_and_leaders">Political pressure groups and leaders:</a></b><br> NA <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/abbreviations.html">International organization participation</a>:</b><br> ACP, AOSIS, FAO, IFAD, OPCW, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UNESCO, UPU, WHO, WMO <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#diplomatic_representation_in_the_us">Diplomatic representation in the US:</a></b><br> none (self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand) <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#diplomatic_representation_from_the_us">Diplomatic representation from the US:</a></b><br> none (self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand) <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/flags/">Flag</a> description:</b><br> 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 star on a blue disk in the center and a smaller star on each arm of the bold red cross; the larger star stands for Niue, the smaller stars recall the Southern Cross constellation on the New Zealand flag and symbolize links with that country; yellow represents the bright sunshine of Niue and the warmth and friendship between Niue and New Zealand <p><b><a href = "http://www.theodora.com/wfb/wfb2000/definitions.html#national_anthem">National anthem:</a></b><br> <i>name:</i> "Ko e Iki he Lagi" (The Lord in Heaven) <br><i>lyrics/music:</i> unknown/unknown, prepared by Sioeli FUSIKATA <br><i> <em>note:</em></i> adopted 1974 </font> <p> <p> <BR> <P> <font size = "-2"><B> NOTE: The information regarding Niue on this page is re-published from the 2012 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. 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