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 gr-ss 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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