Nauru - Wikipedia Nauru is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States Settled by Micronesians circa 1000 BCE, Nauru was annexed and claimed as a colony by the German Empire in the late 19th century
The Dark History Of Nauru, The Worlds Smallest Island Nation 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-smallest country in the world — larger only than Vatican City and Monaco — and the world’s smallest island nation So what’s it like?
Discover the Island of Nauru | Nauru 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 residents, Nauru offers a unique blend of traditional Micronesian culture and modern aspirations
Where is Nauru? Culture, Facts Travel - CountryReports Nauru, a small single-island nation in the South Pacific, is located about 25 miles south of the equator It is a constitutional republic with a parliamentary system of government Tourist facilities are available on a limited basis Yaren, the capital, has an international airport