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(Encyclopedia) Alofi, village, capital of Niue, a South Pacific island nation in free association with New Zealand. Situated on Alofi Bay on Niue's W coast, it was the island's largest…Niue
(Encyclopedia) NiueNiuenē&oomacr;ˈā [key], coral island (2015 est. pop. 2,000), c.100 sq mi (260 sq km), South Pacific, freely associated with New Zealand. Alofi is the capital. The inhabitants…Niue Map
Source: The World Factbook 1998 Niue Profile More Geographic Information Country Profiles Flags World Geography World Statistics U.S. State Profiles U.S. Cities U.S. Geography U.S.…protectorate, in international law
(Encyclopedia) protectorate, in international law, a relationship in which one state surrenders part of its sovereignty to another. The subordinate state is called a protectorate. The term covers a…Cook Islands and Overseas Territories
Map of Cook IslandsSource: The World Factbook 2003 The Cook Islands (93 sq mi; 241 sq km) were placed under New Zealand administration in 1901. They achieved self-governing status in association with…Panama Papers
(Encyclopedia) Panama Papers, popular name for the some 11.5 million internal documents belonging to the Panamanian-based law firm Mossack Fonseca that revealed information about secret offshore…Pacific Islands & Australia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Pacific Islands are a collection of beautiful and diverse countries and territories located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. These islands are known for their stunning natural beauty, rich…Most Obese Countries in the World
Obesity rates around the world There are several hundred million obese people in the world. This is generally considered a public health issue of great importance, as people who are obese tend to…Territories, Colonies, and Dependencies
Source: The World Factbook, 2005 The following is a list of dependencies—territories under the jurisdiction of another country. Under Australian Jurisdiction (6) Ashmore and Cartier Islands…The Death Penalty Worldwide
Afghan death penalty Source: AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini According to Amnesty International, as of July 2015, 101 countries have abolished the death penalty for all crimes in law, while 140…Trending
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