Nauru

Country Nauru
Capital Yaren
Continent Australia-oceania
Currency Australian dollar(AUD) & New Zealand dollar(NZD)
Languages Nauruan & English

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The exact origins of the Nauruans are unclear since their language does not resemble any other in the Pacific. The island was annexed by Germany in 1888. Its phosphate deposits began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium. Nauru was occupied by Australian forces in World War I and subsequently became a League of Nations mandate. After the Second World War - and a brutal occupation by Japan - Nauru became a UN trust territory. It achieved independence in 1968 and joined the UN in 1999 as the world's smallest independent republic.

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Nauru - Wikipedia
Nauru - CIA World Fact Book
Nauru - BBC
Nauru - Timeline - BBC

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President of Nauru: China recognizes everybody equally - news.cgtn.comPresident of Nauru: China recognizes everybody equally  news.cgtn.com

From Ratification to Action: UNESCO Empowers Nauru’s Heritage Ambitions in the First National Consultation on the World Heritage Convention - UNESCO World Heritage CentreFrom Ratification to Action: UNESCO Empowers Nauru’s Heritage Ambitions in the First National Consultation on the World Heritage Convention  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Nauru Hosts Regional Dialogue on Advancing Parliamentary Autonomy - United Nations Development ProgrammeNauru Hosts Regional Dialogue on Advancing Parliamentary Autonomy  United Nations Development Programme

Nauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands announce new cooperation agreement - AeroTimeNauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands announce new cooperation agreement  AeroTime

EAM Jaishankar extends independence day greetings to Nauru - DD NewsEAM Jaishankar extends independence day greetings to Nauru  DD News

Nauru president's tracing of family lineage in Guangdong strengthens people-to-people ties: expert - Global TimesNauru president's tracing of family lineage in Guangdong strengthens people-to-people ties: expert  Global Times

This tiny island country is selling its citizenship for Rs 91 lakh. Here’s why - The Indian ExpressThis tiny island country is selling its citizenship for Rs 91 lakh. Here’s why  The Indian Express

World’s third-smallest country, Nauru, sells citizenship to tackle climate crisis; here’s what we know - The Times of IndiaWorld’s third-smallest country, Nauru, sells citizenship to tackle climate crisis; here’s what we know  The Times of India

Flowers, songs and new friends: Nauru President's children bond with peers in Shenzhen - Guangdong NewsFlowers, songs and new friends: Nauru President's children bond with peers in Shenzhen  Guangdong News

Nauru - General DebateNauru  General Debate

Pacific Paradise: Nauru launches citizenship by Investment for world's rich - Business StandardPacific Paradise: Nauru launches citizenship by Investment for world's rich  Business Standard

Can ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change? - Euronews.comCan ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change?  Euronews.com

Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise - The GuardianNauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise  The Guardian

Wang Yi Meets with Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Rouwen Aingimea - mfa.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Rouwen Aingimea  mfa.gov.cn

UN ruling on Australia’s responsibility for people transferred to Nauru - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUN ruling on Australia’s responsibility for people transferred to Nauru  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

IWF120y/61 – 2007: Olympian Marcus Stephen becomes President of Nauru - IWFIWF120y/61 – 2007: Olympian Marcus Stephen becomes President of Nauru  IWF

Nauru National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Nauru National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Discover Jiangmen: ancestral home of Nauru's President - Guangdong NewsDiscover Jiangmen: ancestral home of Nauru's President  Guangdong News

UNDP and Government of Nauru Convene for the Annual Programme Review - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP and Government of Nauru Convene for the Annual Programme Review  United Nations Development Programme

Nauru: New deal to detain asylum seekers while press freedom remains curtailed - Civicus MonitorNauru: New deal to detain asylum seekers while press freedom remains curtailed  Civicus Monitor

Clean on Wheels: Nauru Launches its First Electric Bus - United Nations Development ProgrammeClean on Wheels: Nauru Launches its First Electric Bus  United Nations Development Programme

Small Island, Big Vision: Nauru's Journey Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow - United Nations Development ProgrammeSmall Island, Big Vision: Nauru's Journey Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow  United Nations Development Programme

A tiny island country is selling citizenship for $105,000 to save itself from rising seas - CNNA tiny island country is selling citizenship for $105,000 to save itself from rising seas  CNN

Nauru Golden Passport: Climate Lifeline Or Controversial Golden Visa? - ForbesNauru Golden Passport: Climate Lifeline Or Controversial Golden Visa?  Forbes

Pacific broadcast technicians pull together in Nauru - ABC International Development - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPacific broadcast technicians pull together in Nauru - ABC International Development  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Nauru agrees to give Australia veto rights over pacts with third nations including China - CNNNauru agrees to give Australia veto rights over pacts with third nations including China  CNN

At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain - The ConversationAt first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain  The Conversation

New treaty ties Nauru to Australia via banks, security and telecommunications - Lowy InstituteNew treaty ties Nauru to Australia via banks, security and telecommunications  Lowy Institute

Ireland: Visa-exempt Status Ceased for Nationals of Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru - FragomenIreland: Visa-exempt Status Ceased for Nationals of Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru  Fragomen

Nauru-Australia Treaty - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsNauru-Australia Treaty  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Eleventh-hour high court bid to stop Australia’s secretive deal to resettle NZYQ cohort in Nauru - The GuardianEleventh-hour high court bid to stop Australia’s secretive deal to resettle NZYQ cohort in Nauru  The Guardian

‘Served their time’: Nauru president backs Australian plan to resettle three members of NZYQ cohort - The Guardian‘Served their time’: Nauru president backs Australian plan to resettle three members of NZYQ cohort  The Guardian

Nauru Launches Citizenship by Investment Program Starting at $105,000 - IMI DailyNauru Launches Citizenship by Investment Program Starting at $105,000  IMI Daily

Australia violated rights of asylum seekers held in Nauru, UN watchdog says - Al JazeeraAustralia violated rights of asylum seekers held in Nauru, UN watchdog says  Al Jazeera

Mental health in the judiciary: new well-being declaration launched in Nauru - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeMental health in the judiciary: new well-being declaration launched in Nauru  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Scott Morrison sought advice to obstruct Nauru asylum seekers from accessing abortions, documents reveal - The GuardianScott Morrison sought advice to obstruct Nauru asylum seekers from accessing abortions, documents reveal  The Guardian

Nauru joins the UNESCO World Heritage Convention as the 196th State Party - UNESCO World Heritage CentreNauru joins the UNESCO World Heritage Convention as the 196th State Party  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

High Commissioner to Nauru - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsHigh Commissioner to Nauru  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

High Court challenge for man facing deportation to Nauru returns to court - Human Rights Law CentreHigh Court challenge for man facing deportation to Nauru returns to court  Human Rights Law Centre

Island nation of Nauru sells citizenship to fund mass inland resettlement - ??????Island nation of Nauru sells citizenship to fund mass inland resettlement  ??????

Australia plans to deport 3 violent criminals to Nauru - AP NewsAustralia plans to deport 3 violent criminals to Nauru  AP News

Digital 2025: Nauru - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Nauru  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Asylum seeker slated for deportation to Nauru has removal postponed due to legal challenge - The GuardianAsylum seeker slated for deportation to Nauru has removal postponed due to legal challenge  The Guardian

Nauru CBI Boss Reveals Details on Commissions, Processing, and More in Interview With IMI - IMI DailyNauru CBI Boss Reveals Details on Commissions, Processing, and More in Interview With IMI  IMI Daily

Human Rights Commissioner says NZYQ Nauru resettlement announcement raises more questions than it answers - Australian Human Rights CommissionHuman Rights Commissioner says NZYQ Nauru resettlement announcement raises more questions than it answers  Australian Human Rights Commission

Our new climate partnership to empower a small island nation in the South Pacific - Monash UniversityOur new climate partnership to empower a small island nation in the South Pacific  Monash University

How China and Australia are Shaping Poverty Reduction in Nauru - The Borgen ProjectHow China and Australia are Shaping Poverty Reduction in Nauru  The Borgen Project

What Does the US Want From the World’s Smallest Island Nation? - BloombergWhat Does the US Want From the World’s Smallest Island Nation?  Bloomberg

With an Eye on China, Australia Strikes a Deal With Nauru - The New York TimesWith an Eye on China, Australia Strikes a Deal With Nauru  The New York Times

Australia is deporting 3 non-citizens from the ‘NZYQ’ group to Nauru. What could it do instead? - The ConversationAustralia is deporting 3 non-citizens from the ‘NZYQ’ group to Nauru. What could it do instead?  The Conversation

An ounce of prevention: Nauru deal puts defence spending in a different light - Lowy InstituteAn ounce of prevention: Nauru deal puts defence spending in a different light  Lowy Institute

Sappers ensure Nauru is safe - defence.gov.auSappers ensure Nauru is safe  defence.gov.au

A Guiding Manual to Accessing International Climate Finance for the Republic of Nauru - thecommonwealth.orgA Guiding Manual to Accessing International Climate Finance for the Republic of Nauru  thecommonwealth.org

UN watchdog faults Australia for treatment of migrants on Nauru - VOA - Voice of America English NewsUN watchdog faults Australia for treatment of migrants on Nauru  VOA - Voice of America English News

Australia seeks to block China with Nauru security deal - DWAustralia seeks to block China with Nauru security deal  DW

Poverty in Nauru: The Country That Had and Lost It All - The Borgen ProjectPoverty in Nauru: The Country That Had and Lost It All  The Borgen Project

Nauru Airlines hails renewal of Pacific Island hopper route for a further year - AeroTimeNauru Airlines hails renewal of Pacific Island hopper route for a further year  AeroTime

Urgent need for investment in programmes against violent discipline: Nauru’s first-ever nationwide MICS - UnicefUrgent need for investment in programmes against violent discipline: Nauru’s first-ever nationwide MICS  Unicef

Justice at last for children detained on Nauru, says RACS - UNSW SydneyJustice at last for children detained on Nauru, says RACS  UNSW Sydney

The Gorgeous Island Nation Is Selling Citizenship for $105,000 - Travel + LeisureThe Gorgeous Island Nation Is Selling Citizenship for $105,000  Travel + Leisure

Convicted murderer among three members of NZYQ cohort to be resettled in Nauru under deal struck by Labor - The GuardianConvicted murderer among three members of NZYQ cohort to be resettled in Nauru under deal struck by Labor  The Guardian

Labor’s secret Nauru deal: A concerning precedent for back-door deportations - Amnesty International AustraliaLabor’s secret Nauru deal: A concerning precedent for back-door deportations  Amnesty International Australia

Statement on NZYQ - Ministers for the Department of Home AffairsStatement on NZYQ  Ministers for the Department of Home Affairs

Nauru - worldpopulationreview.comNauru  worldpopulationreview.com

High Court challenge launched for man facing deportation to Nauru - Human Rights Law CentreHigh Court challenge launched for man facing deportation to Nauru  Human Rights Law Centre

Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules - The GuardianAustralia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules  The Guardian

Supporting banking services in Nauru - CommBankSupporting banking services in Nauru  CommBank

New Monash University climate partnership to empower a small island nation in the South Pacific - Monash UniversityNew Monash University climate partnership to empower a small island nation in the South Pacific  Monash University

10 least populated countries in the world; from Vatican City to Nauru - The Times of India10 least populated countries in the world; from Vatican City to Nauru  The Times of India

Nauru moves toward leadership in cryptocurrency in the Pacific | Local News - The Guam Daily PostNauru moves toward leadership in cryptocurrency in the Pacific | Local News  The Guam Daily Post

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Nauru on Independence Day - ????? ????????UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Nauru on Independence Day  ????? ????????

Refugee Council alarmed by Australia’s new deal to exile people to Nauru - Refugee Council of AustraliaRefugee Council alarmed by Australia’s new deal to exile people to Nauru  Refugee Council of Australia

TMC and Nauru Announce Updated Sponsorship Agreement for Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) - Yahoo FinanceTMC and Nauru Announce Updated Sponsorship Agreement for Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)  Yahoo Finance

Nauru deportation delayed, but fight against new punitive powers continues - Human Rights Law CentreNauru deportation delayed, but fight against new punitive powers continues  Human Rights Law Centre

State of the Media: Nauru, 2025 - Australian Broadcasting CorporationState of the Media: Nauru, 2025  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Trump's push on deep sea mining imperils Nauru's commercial ambitions - RNZTrump's push on deep sea mining imperils Nauru's commercial ambitions  RNZ

Nauru detention centre must be urgently evacuated in light of UN ruling - Amnesty International AustraliaNauru detention centre must be urgently evacuated in light of UN ruling  Amnesty International Australia

Nauru: Refugees face restrictions in communicating and sharing information - Civicus MonitorNauru: Refugees face restrictions in communicating and sharing information  Civicus Monitor

Pioneering Legal Internship Strengthens Ties Between Nauru and Fiji - United Nations Development ProgrammePioneering Legal Internship Strengthens Ties Between Nauru and Fiji  United Nations Development Programme

Australia violated human rights treaty with Nauru detainees, UN finds - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia violated human rights treaty with Nauru detainees, UN finds  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

‘I felt less human, not human at all’: Australia faces moral crossroads over Nauru - The Guardian‘I felt less human, not human at all’: Australia faces moral crossroads over Nauru  The Guardian

Why Australia's Pacific neighbour is selling passports for $200,000 - SBS AustraliaWhy Australia's Pacific neighbour is selling passports for $200,000  SBS Australia

High Court challenge launched for man facing deportation to Nauru - Human Rights Law CentreHigh Court challenge launched for man facing deportation to Nauru  Human Rights Law Centre

Nauru's citizenship by investment scheme eyes AU$60 million in first year - RNZNauru's citizenship by investment scheme eyes AU$60 million in first year  RNZ

Nauru - General DebateNauru  General Debate

Nauru Sells Citizenship As Island Races Against The Tide - The Weather ChannelNauru Sells Citizenship As Island Races Against The Tide  The Weather Channel

Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China - BBCNauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China  BBC

Nauru, Metals Company revise deep sea mining agreement - RNZNauru, Metals Company revise deep sea mining agreement  RNZ

Australia inks treaty with Nauru locking out growing Chinese influence - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia inks treaty with Nauru locking out growing Chinese influence  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Nauru Airlines receive support to continue weekly flights - Islands BusinessNauru Airlines receive support to continue weekly flights  Islands Business

Vice President Palik Attends Nauru’s Independence Celebrations - FSM GovernmentVice President Palik Attends Nauru’s Independence Celebrations  FSM Government

Professional Development Training completed for Nauru Electoral Commission - United Nations Development ProgrammeProfessional Development Training completed for Nauru Electoral Commission  United Nations Development Programme

UN ruling on Australia’s responsibility for people transferred to Nauru - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUN ruling on Australia’s responsibility for people transferred to Nauru  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Nauru to take non-citizen NZYQ cohort freed from immigration detention - Australian Broadcasting CorporationNauru to take non-citizen NZYQ cohort freed from immigration detention  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Nauru Signs Up for SpaceX’s Starlink Community Gateway Service - space & defenseNauru Signs Up for SpaceX’s Starlink Community Gateway Service  space & defense

Nauru says deep sea mining and ocean conservation can coexist - RNZNauru says deep sea mining and ocean conservation can coexist  RNZ

Foreign murderers, sex offenders to be resettled in Nauru - AFRForeign murderers, sex offenders to be resettled in Nauru  AFR

'No future' for refugees on Nauru after funding extension - activist - RNZ'No future' for refugees on Nauru after funding extension - activist  RNZ

140 Million dollar treaty gives Australia right to veto Nauru security decisions - Australian Broadcasting Corporation140 Million dollar treaty gives Australia right to veto Nauru security decisions  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Winzar Kakiouea Is a One-Man Team From Nauru. His Olympics Might be Over in 10 Seconds. - The New York TimesWinzar Kakiouea Is a One-Man Team From Nauru. His Olympics Might be Over in 10 Seconds.  The New York Times