Fun facts about Nauru
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Nauru was first settled by Micronesians at least 3,000 years ago.
Nauru
Nauru
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies within the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour being Banaba about 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east.
From the “History” section
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The island has no rivers and relies on roof catchment systems for water.
Nauru
Nauru
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies within the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour being Banaba about 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Philip A. Crowl and Edmund G. Love · Public Domain
Nauru has no armed forces and relies on Australia for its defense.
Nauru
Nauru
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies within the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour being Banaba about 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east.
From the “Politics” section
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Photo: Philip A. Crowl and Edmund G. Love · Public Domain
Nauru became a tax haven in the 1990s, allowing foreign nationals to obtain passports for a fee.
Nauru
Nauru
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies within the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour being Banaba about 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east.
From the “Economy” section
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Photo: Philip A. Crowl and Edmund G. Love · Public Domain