| Surface : 21.3 sq km
(8.2 sq miles) Nauru, the world’s smallest republic, is an
oval-shaped outcrop, situated in the Central Pacific, west of Kiribati,
surrounded by a reef which is exposed at low tide. |
| Population : 11.000 inhabitants |
| Electricity: 110/240
volts AC, 50Hz |
| Climate: A
maritime, equatorial climate tempered by northeast trade winds from
March to October. The wettest period is during the westerly monsoon
from November to February. If global warming causes sea levels to
rise, the habitable low-lying land areas will be at risk from tidal
surges and flooding. |
| Capital : Yaren
District (no official capital, but most government offices and
legislature are based here) |
| System : Parliamentary Republic
- Republic. Gained independence from Australia
in 1968. The president of Nauru is elected by the 18-member unicameral
parliament, itself elected by universal adult suffrage every three
years. The President wields executive power assisted by an appointed
cabinet of ministers. |
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for six months from the date
of entry required by all. VISAS:
Required by all except the following:
nationals of New Zealand for stays of up to three months and Korea (Rep)
for stays of up to 14 days; transit passengers continuing their
journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided they hold
onward or return documentation and do not leave the airport. |
| Languages : Nauruan, English |
| Religions : Protestant (50%), Roman Catholic (40%) |
| Money : Australian dollar ($A) |
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