- published: 31 Dec 2014
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Niue ( /ˈnjuːeɪ/ NEW-ay; Niuean: Niuē) is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and inhabitants of the island call it "the Rock" for short. Niue is 2,400 kilometres (1,500 mi) northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to the southeast. The land area is 260 square kilometres (100 sq mi) with about 1,400 people who are predominantly Polynesian.
Though self-governing, Niue is in free association with New Zealand, and lacks full sovereignty. All Niueans are New Zealand citizens and Queen Elizabeth II is Niue's head of state in her capacity as Queen of New Zealand. Most diplomatic relations are conducted by New Zealand on Niue's behalf. 90-95% of Niuean people live in New Zealand, along with about 70% of the speakers of the Niuean language.[citation needed]
In 2003, Niue became the world's first "WiFi nation", in which free wireless Internet access is provided throughout the country by The Internet Users Society-Niue.
So you think
You got it all worked out
And what you're searching for
Isn't what you found
Up in this world
That's on the run
A lot of hits but only
A few number ones
I'm making love for fun
Are you looking for a holiday?
I'm making love for fun
Why would you do it
Any other way?
I'm making good
On everything I said
So baby just relax
And let me do my thing
Up in my world
You better run
There's only room
For the few who can come
When you don't have
A place to go
When everything
Feels the same
I can change what
You think you know