Nauru

estimate population 11,500

Nauru is a coral island of only 21.2 square kilometres (8.2 square miles) in the south-western Pacific Ocean. This gorgeous island contains one of the world's richest deposits of phosphate, a mineral used in making fertilizers. The people of Nauru welcome tourism and encourage visitors to learn more about their culture and history.

 

 

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