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About Nauru

Nauru is the world's smallest independent republic, a small phosphate rock island in the South Pacific Ocean. The island lies on the south of the Equator and consists of a raised atoll, with a surrounding reef exposed at low tide with roof storage tanks collecting rainwater fresh water. It has a fertile coastal strip with coconut palms and is only accessible by private boat or via Air Nauru.

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    General information

    • Language: Nauruan (official, a distinct Pacific Island language), English widely understood, spoken
    • Climate: Tropical with a monsoonal pattern; rainy season (November to February)
    • Timezone: UTC +12
    • Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
    • Electricity plugs: i (show)
    • No. of inhabitants: 13,048 (July 2005 est.)
    • Interl. accesscode +674
    • Toplevel domain .nr
    • Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link

    Good to know

    Religion: Christian (two-thirds Protestant, one-third Roman Catholic)

    National holiday: Independence Day, 31 January (1968)





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