Nauru Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Nauru |
Common Name | Nauru – /nɑˈu.ru/ |
Nationality | Nauruan(s) – noun, Nauruan – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1968 (from the Australia-, New Zealand-, and United Kingdom-administered UN trusteeship) |
Administrative Divisions | 14 districts |
Total Population | 9,892 (#222) with 100% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | No official capital; government offices in the Yaren District |
Major Languages | Nauruan (official) 93%, English (widely understood, spoken, and used for most government and commercial purposes) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 84% of total population |
Currency | Australian Dollars (AUD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $139.7 million – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $11,000 (#138) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 21 sq km / 8 sq mi (#238) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Oceana – Micronesian Oceana |
Bordering Countries | None |
Bordering Water Bodies | South Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “Nauru Bwiema” (Song of Nauru)