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Niue Timeline Game

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Niue is a small island nation located in the South Pacific. The history and culture of Niue are rich and unique, making it a fascinating topic to explore.

  • The game is a timeline game where players must place events in their correct chronological order.
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  • 900 AD: First settlement of Niue by Polynesians
  • 1774: Captain James Cook visits Niue and names it Savage Island
  • 1900: Niue becomes a British protectorate
  • 1901: Niue becomes a New Zealand territory
  • 1914-1918: Niueans serve in World War I
  • 1939-1945: Niueans serve in World War II
  • 1974: Niue gains self-government in free association with New Zealand
  • 1974: Niue becomes fully self-governing
  • 2004: Hurricane Heta devastates Niue
  • 2008: Niue joins the United Nations as a member state
  • 2024: Niue celebrates its 50th anniversary of self-government
  • 2025: Construction begins on a new hospital in Niue
  • 2030: Niue becomes a popular ecotourism destination
  • 2074: Niue celebrates its 100th anniversary of self-government
  • 2080: Renewable energy sources power all of Niue
  • 2090: Niue's population reaches 5,000 residents
  • 2100: Niue becomes a carbon-neutral country
  • 2110: Niue hosts the Pacific Islands Forum
  • 2120: Niue establishes a marine protected area around the island
  • 2130: Niue becomes a leading exporter of organic produce

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