Nauru is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. Its capital is Yaren (de facto), with a population of approximately 10K and a total area of 21 km². The official languages are Nauruan / English and the currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
Nauru covers an area of 21 km² with a population density of 476/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $0.13B ($13,000 per capita) and gained independence in 1968. It has a coastline of 30 km.
Nauru is one of the most dramatic boom-and-bust stories in history. Phosphate mining once made it one of the richest nations per capita in the world — Nauruans didn't need to work. When the phosphate ran out, the country was left with a ravaged landscape and enormous debt.
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A peaceful freshwater lagoon in the heart of the island surrounded by palm trees
Ghostly white coral pinnacles left behind by decades of phosphate mining — a surreal landscape
A beautiful bay on the eastern coast — Nauru's best beach with clear water and reef
The highest point on Nauru — WWII Japanese gun emplacements with views across the island
The capital of Nauru is Yaren (de facto).
The official language(s) of Nauru are Nauruan / English.
The population of Nauru is approximately 10K.
Nauru uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
Nauru is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.
Nauru has a GDP of $0.13B, with a GDP per capita of $13,000.
The best time to visit Nauru is November–February. The climate is Tropical, hot and humid year-round.
Visa required for most nationalities
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