Nauru 🇳🇷
Nauru 🇳🇷: capital Yaren, population 12,000, located in Oceania. Currency: Australian Dollar (A$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Yaren
- Population: 12,000
- Continent: Oceania
- Language: Nauruan & English
- Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Nauru
- Area: 21 km² (8 sq mi)
- Region: Micronesia
- Island nation
- People: Nauruan
- Internet domain: .nr
Fun Facts About Nauru
- The smallest island country in the world.
- Has no official capital city.
- Was once one of the richest countries per capita due to phosphate mining.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nauru known for?
Nauru is known for several things — The smallest island country in the world; Has no official capital city; Was once one of the richest countries per capita due to phosphate mining.
How big is Nauru?
Nauru covers about 21 square kilometers (8 square miles), in the Micronesia region.
Is Nauru landlocked?
Nauru is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Nauru called?
People from Nauru are called Nauruan.
What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren.
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