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

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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

Cities

Yaren