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
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Australia signs deal to send immigrants to Nauru - The HinduAustralia signs deal to send immigrants to Nauru  The Hindu

Australia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement deal - Al JazeeraAustralia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement deal  Al Jazeera

Australia signs deal to send immigrants to Nauru - Times of IndiaAustralia signs deal to send immigrants to Nauru  Times of India

Australia pushes to ratify Nauru security treaty ahead of China investment - ReutersAustralia pushes to ratify Nauru security treaty ahead of China investment  Reuters

Australia signs $267 million deportation deal with Nauru, sparks rights outcry - India TodayAustralia signs $267 million deportation deal with Nauru, sparks rights outcry  India Today

Passing the Buck to Nauru - Fremantle Shipping NewsPassing the Buck to Nauru  Fremantle Shipping News

Key Facts about Nauru, Location - Vajiram & RaviKey Facts about Nauru, Location  Vajiram & Ravi

By sending non-visa holders to Nauru, Australia is shifting its responsibilities - The ConversationBy sending non-visa holders to Nauru, Australia is shifting its responsibilities  The Conversation

Nauru sells citizenship to wealthy while 'poor' refugees remain in detention, advocate says - RNZNauru sells citizenship to wealthy while 'poor' refugees remain in detention, advocate says  RNZ

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

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

One year on: Reflecting on the Nauru Declaration and the inaugural International Day for Judicial Well-being - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeOne year on: Reflecting on the Nauru Declaration and the inaugural International Day for Judicial Well-being  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

From world’s richest island to a nation in decline: The Mukherjees’ Nauru story - Telegraph IndiaFrom world’s richest island to a nation in decline: The Mukherjees’ Nauru story  Telegraph India

Nauru was once the second-wealthiest nation. Here's how it lost everything - Australian Broadcasting CorporationNauru was once the second-wealthiest nation. Here's how it lost everything  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

People banished to Nauru by Australia face hostile reception as $2.5bn cost of deal revealed - The GuardianPeople banished to Nauru by Australia face hostile reception as $2.5bn cost of deal revealed  The Guardian

Nauru: The Only Country in the World Without a Capital City – Here’s Why - MoneycontrolNauru: The Only Country in the World Without a Capital City – Here’s Why  Moneycontrol

Nauru Climate Finance | Wealth Migration 2025 - Henley & PartnersNauru Climate Finance | Wealth Migration 2025  Henley & Partners

Australia agrees to pay Pacific nation of Nauru $1.62 billion to house deportees - ReutersAustralia agrees to pay Pacific nation of Nauru $1.62 billion to house deportees  Reuters

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

Australian government criticised over ‘disgraceful’ $400m deal to deport foreign-born former detainees to Nauru - The GuardianAustralian government criticised over ‘disgraceful’ $400m deal to deport foreign-born former detainees to Nauru  The Guardian

Australia Should Halt Plan to Deport Refugees, Migrants to Nauru - Human Rights WatchAustralia Should Halt Plan to Deport Refugees, Migrants to Nauru  Human Rights Watch

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

Australia signs deal to deport former detainees to the Pacific island nation of Nauru - Los Angeles TimesAustralia signs deal to deport former detainees to the Pacific island nation of Nauru  Los Angeles Times

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

Nauru warmly welcomes Global Governance Initiative proposed by China - Global TimesNauru warmly welcomes Global Governance Initiative proposed by China  Global Times

Australia's costly migration policy - lemonde.frAustralia's costly migration policy  lemonde.fr

Small Island, Big Vision: Nauru's Journey Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow - UNDPSmall Island, Big Vision: Nauru's Journey Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow  UNDP

Australia Defends Deportation Deal With Tiny Island of Nauru - Bloomberg.comAustralia Defends Deportation Deal With Tiny Island of Nauru  Bloomberg.com

‘Nothing secret’ about the $400m Nauru deportation plan, says Anthony Albanese - The Guardian‘Nothing secret’ about the $400m Nauru deportation plan, says Anthony Albanese  The Guardian

Asylum seekers on Nauru contract dengue as advocates call on Australia to take responsibility - The GuardianAsylum seekers on Nauru contract dengue as advocates call on Australia to take responsibility  The Guardian

UNDP and Government of Nauru Convene for the Annual Programme Review - UNDPUNDP and Government of Nauru Convene for the Annual Programme Review  UNDP

Clean on Wheels: Nauru Launches its First Electric Bus - UNDPClean on Wheels: Nauru Launches its First Electric Bus  UNDP

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

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

Labor and Coalition pass deportation laws set to make Nauru a ‘penal colony’ for Australia, critics say - The GuardianLabor and Coalition pass deportation laws set to make Nauru a ‘penal colony’ for Australia, critics say  The Guardian

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

Australia could pay up to $2.5bn to Nauru over 30 years to take noncitizens, home affairs department says – as it happened - The GuardianAustralia could pay up to $2.5bn to Nauru over 30 years to take noncitizens, home affairs department says – as it happened  The Guardian

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

Australia set to spend $2.5b sending 354 former detainees to Nauru - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia set to spend $2.5b sending 354 former detainees to Nauru  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

Australia probes Nauru-China business deal - Hong Kong Free Press HKFPAustralia probes Nauru-China business deal  Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

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

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

Australia will pay Nauru to resettle foreign-born criminals - ABC NewsAustralia will pay Nauru to resettle foreign-born criminals  ABC News

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 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

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

Iraqi asylum seeker slated for removal to Nauru loses High Court challenge - Australian Broadcasting CorporationIraqi asylum seeker slated for removal to Nauru loses High Court challenge  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Nauru Approves First CIP Application, 20 More in Pipeline - IMI DailyNauru Approves First CIP Application, 20 More in Pipeline  IMI Daily

What Does the US Want From the World’s Smallest Island Nation? - Bloomberg.comWhat Does the US Want From the World’s Smallest Island Nation?  Bloomberg.com

To counter China, Australia signs $100 mn security deal with Nauru with a veto on third nation pacts - FirstpostTo counter China, Australia signs $100 mn security deal with Nauru with a veto on third nation pacts  Firstpost

Friends to all: Nauru-Australia security treaty brings confidence and stability - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteFriends to all: Nauru-Australia security treaty brings confidence and stability  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Nauru - General DebateNauru  General Debate

‘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

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

Nauru Hosts Regional Dialogue on Advancing Parliamentary Autonomy - UNDPNauru Hosts Regional Dialogue on Advancing Parliamentary Autonomy  UNDP

Burke signs $400m deal to deport hundreds of former detainees to Nauru - Australian Broadcasting CorporationBurke signs $400m deal to deport hundreds of former detainees to Nauru  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Laws boosting deportation powers not sufficiently justified, committee warns - Australian Broadcasting CorporationLaws boosting deportation powers not sufficiently justified, committee warns  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Location: Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna - USEmbassy.govLocation: Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna  USEmbassy.gov

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

United Nations issues urgent order to Albanese Government to halt Nauru deportation - Human Rights Law CentreUnited Nations issues urgent order to Albanese Government to halt Nauru deportation  Human Rights Law Centre

Australia’s definitely not-secret deal with Nauru - InDailyAustralia’s definitely not-secret deal with Nauru  InDaily

Rights groups slam Australian plan to transfer criminals to Nauru - France 24Rights groups slam Australian plan to transfer criminals to Nauru  France 24

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

Opening of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s presence in Nauru - Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeOpening of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s presence in Nauru  Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Government moves to bolster powers to deport non-citizens to Nauru - Australian Broadcasting CorporationGovernment moves to bolster powers to deport non-citizens to Nauru  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Australia signs $450m deportation deal with Nauru - 1NewsAustralia signs $450m deportation deal with Nauru  1News

Nauru, China sign deal - Islands BusinessNauru, China sign deal  Islands Business

Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office - Via RitzauNauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office  Via Ritzau

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

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

Prime minister insists $408m deportation deal with Nauru not a 'secret' - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPrime minister insists $408m deportation deal with Nauru not a 'secret'  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Chinese FM calls for deepened cooperation with Nauru - news.cgtn.comChinese FM calls for deepened cooperation with Nauru  news.cgtn.com

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

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

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

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

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

UN urges Australia to stop our client’s deportation to Nauru - Human Rights Law CentreUN urges Australia to stop our client’s deportation to Nauru  Human Rights Law Centre

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

High Court upholds visa cancellation as Nauru deportation fight continues - Human Rights Law CentreHigh Court upholds visa cancellation as Nauru deportation fight continues  Human Rights Law Centre

Our letter to Parliamentarians regarding arrangement with Nauru - Refugee Council of AustraliaOur letter to Parliamentarians regarding arrangement with Nauru  Refugee Council of Australia

‘What choice have I got?’: Lana built a life in Australia after years on Nauru – but now faces returning to the Iran she fled to keep it - The Guardian‘What choice have I got?’: Lana built a life in Australia after years on Nauru – but now faces returning to the Iran she fled to keep it  The Guardian

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

Albanese Government makes secret deportation deal with Nauru for almost half a billion dollars - Asylum Seeker Resource CentreAlbanese Government makes secret deportation deal with Nauru for almost half a billion dollars  Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Statement on NZYQ - minister.homeaffairs.gov.auStatement on NZYQ  minister.homeaffairs.gov.au

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

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

VIDEO: Concerns over government’s new Nauru deal - Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: Concerns over government’s new Nauru deal  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The NZYQ Nauru deportation deal - The Saturday PaperThe NZYQ Nauru deportation deal  The Saturday Paper

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

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

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