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Definition: Nauru from The Macquarie Dictionary
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an island republic in the central Pacific Ocean, about 40 km south of the equator; a German colony before World War I; a joint Australian, New Zealand and British mandate and trusteeship from 1920 until independence in 1968.

21 km2 Nauruan, also English Australian dollar

Formerly Pleasant Island

Nauruan adjective noun

Nauruans

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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
Island country in Polynesia, southwest Pacific, west of Kiribati. Government The constitution dates from independence in 1968. It provides for a single-chamber parliament of 19 members, elected by universal suffrage for a three-year term, and a president who is both head of state and head of government. The president and cabinet are elected by parliament from among its members and are responsible to it. The size of the country allows an intimate style of government, with the president able to combine several portfolios in a small cabinet of only six. Voting in parliamentary elections is compulsory. Traditionally, members of parliament have been elected as independents and then grouped themselves into pro-and antigovernment factions. In 1987, however, the Democratic Party of Nauru was formed by the then opposition leader Kennan Adeang. There have been two other active political parties, but still most deputies are independents. Nauru has a police force, but no armed forces. Under an…
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From Philip's Encyclopedia
Island republic in the W Pacific Ocean, a coral atoll located halfway between Australia and Hawaii, and the world's smallest independent state. Nauru was explored by a British navigator, John Fearn, in 1798. In 1888, the atoll was annexed to Germany. Australian forces occupied Nauru during World War…
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From Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices
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POPULATION 9,976 NAURU CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 70 percent ROMAN CATHOLIC 20 percent OTHER 10 percent Introduction Nauru is a predominantly Christian island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbors are various other island nations: the Marshall Islands lie to the northeast, Kiribati to…
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From Political Handbook of the World 2018-2019
Nauru
Republic of Nauru Political Status: Independent republic since January 31, 1968; special membership in the Commonwealth changed to full membership on May 1, 1999. Area: 8.2 sq. mi. (21.3 sq. km). Population: 13,000 (2018E—World Bank); 9,692 (2018E—U.S. Census). Major Urban Centers: None; the…
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From Political Handbook of the World 2016-2017
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Republic of Nauru Naoero Political Status: Independent republic since January 31, 1968; special membership in the Commonwealth changed to full membership on May 1, 1999. Area: 8.2 sq. mi. (21.3 sq. km). Population: 10,000 (2016E—UN); 9,591 (2016E—U.S. Census). Major Urban Centers: None; the Domaneab…
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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
National name Republic of Nauru Area 21 sq km/8.1 sq mi Capital Yaren District (seat of government) Language Nauruan 93%, English is widely spoken (both official); I-Kiribati, Chinese Religion Nauru Congregational 36%, Roman Catholic 33%, Nauru Independent Church 10%, animist 8.1%, other 7.4% Time…
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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
This island republic lies next to the equator in the southwest Pacific. Geographically one of the Gilbert Islands, it has an area of just 21 sq km/8 sq mi. Very similar conditions prevail throughout the year in this typical tropical oceanic climate, with high temperatures and humidity. There is…
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From Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
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Island country, southeastern Micronesia , western South Pacific Ocean. Area: 8.2 sq mi (21.2 sq km). Population: (2016 est.) 10,100. There is no official capital, but government offices are located in Yaren district. About two-thirds of the population are indigenous Nauruans. Languages: Nauruan, …
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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
Island country in Polynesia, southwest Pacific, west of Kiribati. Government The constitution dates from independence in 1968. It provides for a single-chamber parliament of 19 members, elected by universal suffrage for a three-year term, and a president who is both head of state and head of…
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From QFinance: The Ultimate Resource
Republic of Nauru Area —21 sq. km Capital —Yaren District (unofficial) Currency —Australian dollar (A$) of 100 cents Population —9,434 rising at 0.58 per cent a year (2013 est); Nauruan (58 per cent), other Pacific Islander (26 per cent), Chinese (8 per cent), European (8 per cent) (est) Religion…
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From Financial Times World Desk Reference
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Introduction Official name: Republic of Nauru Capital: None Population: 9800 Currency: Australian dollar Official language: Nauruan Date of independence, or formation date: 1968 Date when current borders were established: 1968 National day: Jan 31 Vehicle country identifying code: NAU Time zone…
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