Niue

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Changes in the Niue climate 

  • Temperatures have warmed and will continue to warm with more very hot days in the future.
  • Rainfall data since 1905 show no clear trends. Wet season rainfall is generally projected to increase over this century with more extreme rainfall days and fewer droughts.
  • Ocean acidification has been increasing in Niue’s waters. It will continue to increase and threaten coral reef ecosystems.
  • Wave heights may decrease in December to March.
  • Sea level near Niue has risen and will continue to rise throughout this century

Niue

 

 

 

 

 

Country Information 

Geographic coordinates:                  Lat. 19o S, Long. 169o W

Total land area                                   259 km2

Exclusive economic zone (EEZ)     390,000 km2

Population (2010)                             1,479