Nauru
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Yaren (de facto)
- Population: approx. 12,500
- Languages: Nauruan, English
- Area: 21 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+12 (NRT)
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Flag colors: Blue, yellow, white
- National Day: January 31 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Nauru Bwiema
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Pacific Ocean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Yaren
- Denigomodu
- Meneng
- Aiwo
- Boe
- Anibare
- Baiti
- Buada
- Anabar
- Uaboe
- Ijuw
- Ewa
- Anetan
- Nibok
- Arijejen
Top 15 Attractions
- Anibare Bay
- Buada Lagoon
- Command Ridge (WWII Relics)
- Moqua Well & Moqua Caves
- The Pinnacles (Limestone Mining Formations)
- Nauru Parliament House (Yaren)
- Anibare Harbour
- Meneng Beach
- WWII Japanese Guns at Command Ridge
- Aiwo Phosphate Cantilevers
- Central Plateau (Topside)
- Fringing Coral Reefs
- Civic Centre (Aiwo)
- Boe District Park
- Nauru Museum
Climate and Nature
Nauru experiences a hot and humid tropical equatorial climate. Geographically a raised coral atoll, its fertile coastal belt surrounds an interior plateau consisting of jagged limestone pinnacles left behind by decades of intensive phosphate mining.
Culture and Gastronomy
Nauruan culture blends Micronesian customs with Western and Asian influences. The local cuisine relies heavily on imported food products, supplemented by fresh catches of ocean fish like tuna and snapper, as well as coconuts.
Economy
Nauru was historically one of the wealthiest nations per capita due to high-grade phosphate exports. Today, the economy relies on development support from Australia, offshore processing center operations, and commercial fishing licenses.
Did you know?
- Covering just 21 square kilometers, Nauru is the smallest island nation and the smallest independent republic on Earth?
- Nauru has no official capital city, though the district of Yaren acts as the de facto seat of government?
- You can drive around the entire country along its 19-kilometer coastal ring road in roughly 30 minutes?
- The 12-pointed star on Nauru's national flag represents the 12 original tribes that inhabit the island?
- Weightlifting is considered the national sport of Nauru, with the tiny country earning numerous international medals relative to its population?
Live footage: Discover Nauru via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Nauru and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Nauru: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Nauru: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Nauru in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
