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Brief History. Nauru was first settled by Micronesian and Polynesian peoples at least 3,000 years ago. Nauru's phosphate deposits began attract Gernan and British colonists in the 20th century. The island was occupied by Australian forces in World War I. Nauru achieved independence in 1968 and joined the UN in 1999. Nauru is the world's smallest independent republic.

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Country Information

Local name: Nauru

Capital: no official capital; government offices in Yaren District

Population: 13,287

Government: republic

Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)

Land size: 21 sq km

Topography: sandy beach rises to fertile ring around raised coral reefs with phosphate plateau in center

Typical foods:

Major exports: phosphates

Information on the People

Official language: Nauruan

Other languages spoken: English

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

Literacy rate:

Male/Female Ratio: 1 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 63.08 years

Ethnic groups: Nauruan 58%, other Pacific Islander 26%, Chinese 8%, European 8%

Internet users: 300

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