Nauru is a Pacific island nation hosting robust offshore fishing resources, phosphate resource management, and investing in renewable energy infrastructure.
Nauru
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Nauru is a Country located in the Micronesia sub-region of the Oceania continent.
Easy learning about Nauru
The capital city of Nauru is Yaren, capital city of Nauru.
Word: Phosphate
Meaning: mined guano
Basic Information
Capital City: Yaren, capital city of Nauru
Population: 12,025 (UN)
Area: 21 km² / 13 sq mi
People are called: Nauruans
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
14 districts
- Aiwo
- Anabar
- Anetan
- Anibare
- Baitsi
- Boe
- Buada
- Denigomodu
- Ewa
- Ijuw
- Meneng
- Nibok
- Uaboe
- Yaren
Where in the world is Nauru located?
Geography
Latitude: 0° 32' S
Longitude: 166° 55' E
Geographical Subregion: Micronesia
Continental Region: Oceania
Climate
tropical with a monsoonal pattern; rainy season (November to February)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 124 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.703
Mean Years of Schooling: 9.4
Expected Years of Schooling: 12.8
Life Expectancy at Birth: 62.1 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Protestant includes Nauru Congregational, Assembly of God, Nauru Independent Church, Baptist, and Seventh Day Adventist
Second Most Predominant: Catholic
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .nr
Calling Code: +674
MapGeo Name: Nauru
MapGeo Code: NR