A tiny South Pacific nation of Niue has been awarded as the world’s first-ever ‘Dark Sky Nation’. Niue has been given this title after its application for the protection of its sky, land, and sea was accepted by the International Dark-Sky Association. The title of ‘dark sky’ usually given to a place when there is limited light pollution so that starry skies can be observed without interruption. The Dark Sky title is also the outcome of Niue’s continuous efforts to protect its endangered flora and fauna. The “dark sky nation” title will eventually provide a significant economic opportunity for the small Pacific island with a growing global interest in ‘Astro-tourism’.
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