Population: 12,088 (July 2001 est.)
Languages: Nauruan (official, a distinct Pacific Island language), English widely understood, spoken, and used for most government and commercial purposes
Background: Nauru's phosphate deposits began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium; the island was occupied by Australian forces in World War I. Upon achieving independence in 1968, Nauru became the smallest independent republic...
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD, AUD (AU$1.35 = US$1))
Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.
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Related Links
· CIA World Factbook: Nauru
· Ethnologue: Languages of Nauru
· BBC Country profile: Nauru