Nauru Country Information

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Nauru — (nä ōō´rōō)
About The People Did You Know... Nauru is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean »» More Eating & Recipes... Most people live along the 12 mile coastline. In the past the islanders rai »» More Socializing... Nauru is an oval-shaped coral island with an area of only eight (8) square »» More Family... All Nauruans belong to a matrilineal group or clan. Each birth and death is »» More	World Region: Oceania View More Maps of Nauru
Nauru History Nauru had little contact with Europeans until whaling ships and other traders began to visit in the 1830s. The introduction of firearms and alcohol destroyed the peaceful coexistence of the 12 tribes living on the island. A 10-year internal war began in 1878 and resulted in a reduction of the population »» More	Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables Capital Cities... no official capital; government offices in Yaren District »» History of no official capital; government offices in Yaren District Population: 14,264 GDP: $60,000,000 (USD) Total Area: 21 (sq km) 8 (sq mi) Currency: Australian dollar

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