Nauru is the world’s smallest country, with 21 sqare kilometres (8 sqaure miles) of land area. It is also the third smallest country overall, after Vatican City and Monaco. The Island lies northeast of Australia and is part of the Micronesia region. (Representative Image: Pexels)
Nauru is an isolated, elevated limestone island is the South Pacific, approximately 2,900 kilometres northeast of Australia. The total land area of Nauri is only 22 square km. It is surrounded by coral reefs between 120 and 300 metres wide. (Representative Image: Instagram)
Reportedly, Nauru’s population is estimated to be around 12,500 as of 2026. There is no official capital, but the government offices are located in Yaren district. Nearly two-third of the population are indigenous Nauruans. The official languages are Nauruans and English. (Representative Image: Instagram)
Nauru is the only republic in the world that does not have an official capital. Yaren district houses the nation’s parliament, administrative offices, and the international airport. (Image: Instagram)
Nauru gained independence on January 31, 1968, and became a sovereign nation. The country joined the Commonwealth of Nations and became a member of the United Nations in 1988. In 1999, Nauru became a full member of both the Commonwealth and the United Nations. (Representative Image: Instagram)
On climate, Nauru is one of the most vulnerable nations on earth. As a low-lying Pacific island, rising sea levels are an existential threat. (Image: Instagram)
