Alofi
the capital of the Pacific Ocean island of Niue, a New Zealand dependency.
Historical Examples
Neatest of all was our haven of Alofi, for there the houses were fenced, and a grass lawn sloped down to the edge of the cliffs.
Savage Island Basil C. Thomson
Alofi Church, a fine native building with concrete walls, is almost as imposing as the best of King George’s churches.
Savage Island Basil C. Thomson
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