Niue
Niue is a state in Polynesia (Oceania) that has existed since 1974 CE. The timeline colours it by the language of its rulers: Austronesian (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).
Niue's king and chiefs agreed to British possession in 1900, and it was brought within New Zealand's boundaries in 1901. It has been self-governing in free association with New Zealand since 3 September 1974.
See Niue on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1974 CE to the present
- Duration
- 51 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Polynesia, Oceania
- Language of its rulers
- Austronesian
- Capital
- Alofi
Sources
The dates and description above were checked against Wikipedia: Niue.
Events in Oceania during its time
- Mabo decision
Neighbours in Oceania
- Commonwealth of Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- French Polynesia
- Kingdom of Tonga
- French New Caledonia
- Chilean Rapa Nui
- Guam (US territory)
- American Samoa
- Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Niue exist?
1974 CE to the present, about 51 years.
Where was Niue?
Polynesia, in Oceania. Its capital was Alofi.
What language did the rulers of Niue speak?
Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.