Nauru flag

Nauru

History

Nauru became a German protectorate placed the territory under outside administration.
Australian forces took control during World War I became a defining conflict in Nauru's history.
Nauru became independent.
Nauru joined the United Nations, confirming broad international recognition.
Oceania thumbnailPart ofOceaniaMore countries, cities and routes.
CapitalYaren
Population12k
Area21 km2
CurrencyAustralian dollar

Short facts

RegionOceania / Micronesia
LanguageEnglish, Nauru
Time zoneNRT (UTC+12)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Buada Lagoon: Tranquil freshwater lagoon in the heart of the island, a peaceful oasis.
  • Phosphate History: Visit the haunting landscape of exhausted phosphate mines that once made Nauru one of the richest nations per capita.
  • WWII Relics: Japanese gun emplacements and bunkers from the wartime occupation.

Find a city in Nauru

Showing all cities

Yaren thumbnailYarenCity

Planning questions

What is Nauru known for?Buada Lagoon, Phosphate History, WWII Relics.
What is the capital?Yaren.
Which language is useful?English, Nauru.
When is the national day?31 January.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

No future Nauru-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

Street food thumbnailStreet foodSignature dishTea thumbnailTeaLocal drink

Known for

Buada LagoonPhosphate HistoryWWII RelicsYarenStreet foodTea
Eurovision Song Contest thumbnailMusic & CultureFestivals, concerts and cultural calendars.Oceania thumbnailPacific islandsReefs, lagoons, island seasons and ocean-linked events.