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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 Famous people: |
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