Culture of Nauru
Nauru is a single, almost circular island, 37 miles (60 kilometers) south of the equator. It is over 185 miles (300 hundred kilometers) from its nearest neighbor, Ocean Island, and nearly 500
Nauru is a single, almost circular island, 37 miles (60 kilometers) south of the equator. It is over 185 miles (300 hundred kilometers) from its nearest neighbor, Ocean Island, and nearly 500
In 1798, a British sea captain spotted a speck of land while sailing in the South Pacific Ocean. He dubbed it “Pleasant Island.” But today, the island is known as Nauru. It''s the third
Provides an overview of Nauru, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island nation.
The Republic of Nauru is the world''s smallest island nation with a population of just under 10,000 inhabitants.
As the world''s smallest independent republic and third-smallest country by land area, our nation packs a wealth of culture, history, and potential into its 21 square kilometers. Home to just over 12,000
Geographical and historical treatment of Nauru, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government.
What''s in a name? A lot — especially when it''s the name of a country. And for one island nation in the Asia Pacific, there''s a movement for a constitutional amendment to make a change.
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