- Nauru - Wikipedia
Nauru's name in the Nauruan language is Naoero The etymology of the island's name is uncertain [28] German ethnologist Paul Hambruch speculated that Nauru was a contraction of a Nauruan phrase a-nuau-a-a-ororo, supposedly meaning "I go to the beach" [29] Hambruch's theory was included in the Deutsches Kolonial-Lexikon of 1920, but linguist Alois Kayser later stated that this sentence was
- The Dark History Of Nauru, The Worlds Smallest Island Nation
In 1798, a British sea captain spotted a speck of land while sailing in the South Pacific Ocean He dubbed it “Pleasant Island ” But today, the island is known as Nauru It’s the third-smallest country in the world — larger only than Vatican City and Monaco — and the world’s smallest island nation So what’s it like? This is the story of Nauru, from its unique geography, to its
- Naoero | Population, Capital, Currency, Language, Map, Flag | Britannica
Geographical and historical treatment of Naoero, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government
- History of Nauru - Wikipedia
Nauruan warrior, 1880 Nauru was settled by Micronesians around 3,000 years ago, and there is evidence of possible Polynesian influence [1] Nauruans subsisted on coconut and pandanus fruit, and engaged in aquaculture by catching juvenile ibija fish, acclimated them to freshwater conditions, and raised them in Buada Lagoon, providing an additional reliable source of food [2] Traditionally only
- Discover the Island of Nauru | Nauru
Welcome to Nauru Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Nauru stands as a testament to resilience and innovation As the world's smallest independent republic and third-smallest country by land area, our nation packs a wealth of culture, history, and potential into its 21 square kilometers Home to just over 12,000 residents, Nauru offers a unique blend of traditional Micronesian culture
- Nauru — Facts, Capital, Population, Flag Profile | CountryReports
Republic of Nauru facts and country profile: capital, population, flag, government, economy, history, geography, culture and travel Oceania region population 10,824
- Nauru - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nauru is the smallest island nation, covering just 21 square kilometres (8 sq mi), the smallest republic, and the only republican state without a capital With 10,670 residents, it is the third least-populated country after Vatican City and Tuvalu
- Nauru Maps Facts - World Atlas
Physical map of Nauru showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps Key facts about Nauru
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