IDA names Niue as world's first Dark Sky nation

11 Mar 2020

IDA names Niue as world’s first Dark Sky nation

IDA names Niue as world’s first Dark Sky nationNiue, a tiny island nation in the South Pacific Ocean has been named the world's first 'Dark Sky' nation.

What does mean?

A 'Dark Sky Place' is an area, usually surrounding a park or observatory, that restricts artificial light pollution. This is generally meant to promote astronomy.
 	The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has recognised Dark Sky Places all over the world but this is the first time an entire country has been recognised.
 	IDA is a global organisation that works to end light pollution and protect the night sky.

How did Niue get this designation?

Niue's night skies have been observed for centuries and it has a lot of cultural and traditional importance.
 	It applied for the Dark Sky Place designation and also worked to remove as much light pollution as possible.

This designation will help protect Niue's night skies for future generations of Niueans as well as tourists.

The country of Niue

It is a tiny island country, off the coast of New Zealand. It has an area of about 261 square km and about 1600 people.
 	Niue is also one of the world's largest coral islands.

Do you want to visit Niue? To do so, you can take a 3-hour-flight from Auckland, New Zealand.

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