Nauru
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Nauru
Least visited country in the World
Most Obese country in the World
Second smallest country in World
Had one of the richest GDP’s in end of 1970’s but now has highest unemployment
Officially the Republic of Nauru. Also formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in Oceania, in the Central Pacific. Its nearest neighbor is Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG).
With only a 21 km square or (8.1 sq mi) area, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world behind Vatican City and Monaco, making it the smallest republic. Additionally, its population of 10,670 is the world's second smallest, after Vatican City.
Brief about Nauru:
Settled by people from Micronesia and Polynesia, Nauru was annexed and claimed as a colony by the German Empire in the late 19th century. After World War I, Nauru became a League of Nations mandate administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. During World War II, Nauru was occupied by Japanese troops. After the war ended, the country entered into United Nations trusteeship. Nauru gained its independence in 1968 and became a member of the Pacific Community (SPC) in 1969. Recently they have completed 50 years of independence.
Nauru used to be Phosphate rich and this made it one of the richest nations in end of 1960’s. Though the Phosphate resources are not available now it is dependent on fishing and foreign aid. Nauru briefly became a tax haven and illegal money laundering centre.
Geography and Climate:
Nauru is a 21 km square or (8.1 sq mi), oval-shaped island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, 55.95 km (34.77 mi) south of the equator. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, The presence of the reef has prevented the establishment of a seaport. There are limited natural sources of freshwater on Nauru. Rooftop storage tanks collect rainwater. The islanders are mostly dependent on three desalination plants housed at Nauru's Utilities Agency. There is one lagoon ‘Buada Lagoon’ around which vegetables and fruits are grown.
Nauru's climate is hot and very humid year-round because of its proximity to the equator and the ocean. Nauru is hit by monsoon rains between November and February, but rarely has cyclones. The temperature on Nauru ranges between 30 and 35 °C (86 and 95 °F) during the day and is quite stable at around 25 °C (77 °F) at night. Streams and rivers do not exist in Nauru. Water is gathered from roof catchment systems. Water is brought to Nauru as ballast on ships returning for loads of phosphate.
Economy:
The Nauruan economy peaked in the mid-1970s, when its GDP per capita was estimated to be US$50,000, second only to Saudi Arabia. Most of this came from phosphate mining, which declined from the early 1980s. There are no personal taxes in Nauru. The unemployment rate is estimated to be 23 percent, and of those who have jobs, the government employs 95 per cent. In the 1990s, Nauru became a tax haven and offered passports to foreign nationals.
Least visited country in the World
Most Obese country in the World
Second smallest country in World
Had one of the richest GDP’s in end of 1970’s but now has highest unemployment
Officially the Republic of Nauru. Also formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in Oceania, in the Central Pacific. Its nearest neighbor is Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG).
With only a 21 km square or (8.1 sq mi) area, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world behind Vatican City and Monaco, making it the smallest republic. Additionally, its population of 10,670 is the world's second smallest, after Vatican City.
Brief about Nauru:
Settled by people from Micronesia and Polynesia, Nauru was annexed and claimed as a colony by the German Empire in the late 19th century. After World War I, Nauru became a League of Nations mandate administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. During World War II, Nauru was occupied by Japanese troops. After the war ended, the country entered into United Nations trusteeship. Nauru gained its independence in 1968 and became a member of the Pacific Community (SPC) in 1969. Recently they have completed 50 years of independence.
Nauru used to be Phosphate rich and this made it one of the richest nations in end of 1960’s. Though the Phosphate resources are not available now it is dependent on fishing and foreign aid. Nauru briefly became a tax haven and illegal money laundering centre.
Geography and Climate:
Nauru is a 21 km square or (8.1 sq mi), oval-shaped island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, 55.95 km (34.77 mi) south of the equator. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, The presence of the reef has prevented the establishment of a seaport. There are limited natural sources of freshwater on Nauru. Rooftop storage tanks collect rainwater. The islanders are mostly dependent on three desalination plants housed at Nauru's Utilities Agency. There is one lagoon ‘Buada Lagoon’ around which vegetables and fruits are grown.
Nauru's climate is hot and very humid year-round because of its proximity to the equator and the ocean. Nauru is hit by monsoon rains between November and February, but rarely has cyclones. The temperature on Nauru ranges between 30 and 35 °C (86 and 95 °F) during the day and is quite stable at around 25 °C (77 °F) at night. Streams and rivers do not exist in Nauru. Water is gathered from roof catchment systems. Water is brought to Nauru as ballast on ships returning for loads of phosphate.
Economy:
The Nauruan economy peaked in the mid-1970s, when its GDP per capita was estimated to be US$50,000, second only to Saudi Arabia. Most of this came from phosphate mining, which declined from the early 1980s. There are no personal taxes in Nauru. The unemployment rate is estimated to be 23 percent, and of those who have jobs, the government employs 95 per cent. In the 1990s, Nauru became a tax haven and offered passports to foreign nationals.