Presented by: Creedence Halstead Republic of Nauru Presented by: Creedence Halstead

President of Nauru President Marcus Stephen Nauru Code of Arms

Geographical location of Nauru 0 32 South latitude 166 55 East longitude AREA: 21 sq.km NATURAL RESOURCES: Phosphates, Fish POPULATION: 12,000 approx. CAPITAL: Yaren District TEMPERATURE: 23ºC to 32ºC.

Republic of Nauru Flag Nauru gained independence in 1968. The 12 pointed white star represents the 12 tribes of Nauru. The Yellow strip represents the equator and the star again represents the location of the island South of the equator. The surrounding color blue is the Pacific Ocean.

Additional Information Official Name Republic of Nauru Languages Nauruan (official), English Official Currency Australian Dollar Religions Christian, Catholics Highest Point 225 ft. (69 m) GDP Unknown Customs and Special Events Angam Day, Christmas, New Year,Independence Day

Nauru Parliament Government Buildings , Yaren District Other Areas around the island

Japanese War relics - Second World War Japanese troops occupied Nauru from 1942-1945 Base on Nauru Island blazes under attack by United States bombers which carried out the longest aerial task force mission of the war - Smoke billows from the important phosphate works

Main Resource Phosphate Mining and Export

Educational System Kindergarten – age 5 Elementary – ages 6 to 13 High School – ages 14 to 18 College – 18 and up University – 18 and up

Other Activities Nauruans love to play Aussie Rule Football and it is the most favourite sport on the island. Frigate Bird catching is a traditional game and men compete to see who brings down more birds.

Sports and Education

Some Nauruan Language Wareit ed – How are you? Tarawong – See you later Yaran – Tomorrow Mo mak imin – Every thing is Good Mo – Good Baka – Bad Mo Yoran – Good Morning Mo Yeko – Good Afternoon Mo Yabum – Good Night Mo Yoran wareit ed tarawong yaran

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