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Niue

Stamps issued: 1974-PRESENT

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$4.20 Hunting Uga (land crab) single

Island in the South Pacific Ocean, northeast of New Zealand. The area was annexed to New Zealand in 1901. In 1974, Niue became self-governing, although New Zealand retains responsibility for defense and foreign affairs.

Narrative by Linn's Stamp News

Precedent Country:


NEW ZEALAND ANNEXATION
Stamps issued: 1902-1974

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6c People of Niue (Girl) single
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0.5p Map of Niue watermarked single

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