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Country in Oceania

Nauru

Nauru is the world's smallest island nation and third-smallest country overall, a single raised coral island in the central Pacific with a dramatic history of phosphate wealth and ecological devastation.

CapitalYaren
LanguageEnglish, Nauru
CurrencyAustralian dollar
Population12k

Key Facts

CapitalYaren
RegionOceania / Micronesia
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary republic
Independence1968
Area21 km2
Population density500/km2
Time zoneNRT (UTC+12)
Calling code+674
Drives onLeft

Quick View

HDI
0.703
Safety index
55.0
Internet access
57%
Life expectancy
67.6

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Command Ridge71 m
Buada Ridge65 m
Menen Ridge55 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity95%
  • Other5%
  • No religion0%
  • Other0%

Why Visit

Buada LagoonTranquil freshwater lagoon in the heart of the island, a peaceful oasis.
Phosphate HistoryVisit the haunting landscape of exhausted phosphate mines that once made Nauru one of the richest nations per capita.
WWII RelicsJapanese gun emplacements and bunkers from the wartime occupation.
Coral Reef DivingPristine outer reef wall diving in crystal-clear equatorial waters.
Unique IsolationOne of the world's smallest and most isolated nations, with only one ring road.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Yaren
1.1k
Aiwo
1.0k
Anabar
0.8k

Climate Overview

28CJan avg.
28CJul avg.
2,060 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical, equatorialClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyAustralian dollar
Official languageEnglish, Nauru
National day31 January
Electricity240V, Type I