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            NAURU
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Nauru, the world's smallest
republic, is a coral island
situated just south of the
Equator, halfway between
Australia and Hawaii. The
climate is tropical with a
high and irregular rainfall.
The country is rich, due
entirely to the high-quality
phosphate rock in the central
plateau, which is sold for
fertilizer. However, these
deposits are likely to be
exhausted by 1995, but the
government is investing
overseas.

Area (Sq. Km.): 21

Population: 8,100

Capital: Yaren

Language:
Nauruan

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Australian Dollar

Government Offices:
3 Chesham Street,
London,
SW1X 8ND.
0171-235-6911

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129