Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands.
By 1000 B.C., Micronesian and Polynesian settlers inhabited Nauru, and the island was divided among 12 clans. Nauru developed in relative isolation be ...
Longitude: 166.917
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Nauru:
12,227.103 km
Terrain:
Sandy beach rises to fertile ring around raised coral reefs with phosphate plateau in center.
Natural Resources:
Phosphates, fish.
Industries:
Phosphate mining, offshore banking, coconut products.
Population: 9,892
Extensive phosphate mining made approximately 90% of the island unsuitable for farming; most people live in the fertile coastal areas, especially along the southwest coast.
Area: 21 km2
about 0.1 times the size of Washington, DC
Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world behind the Holy See (Vatican City) and Monaco; it is the smallest country in the Pacific Ocean, the smallest country outside Europe, the world's smallest island country, and the world's smallest independent republic; situated just 53 km south of the Equator, Nauru is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean -- the others are Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati and Makatea in French Polynesia.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| nau | Nauru |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| AUD | Australian dollar | $ |
Capital City: Yaren
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 3:42 am (GMT+12:00)
The flag of Nauru has a dark blue field with a thin yellow horizontal band across the center and a large white twelve-pointed star beneath the horizontal band on the hoist side of the field.
Bordering Countries
Nauru has no bordering countries.
Nauru is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Nauru
You're in for a treat! Nauru is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful coral reefs and clear waters
- Unique phosphate mining history
- Friendly and welcoming local culture
- Remote location with limited access
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited medical facilities
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Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Nauruan cuisine features seafood and coconut.
- Popular dishes include coconut fish and sweet potato fries.
- Tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Explore the Moqua Caves
- Visit the Command Ridge
- Relax on Anibare Bay
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