Also known as Republic of Nauru, Pleasant Island, Naoero, nr
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Nauru is a small island country in the South Pacific Ocean, formerly called Pleasant Island, located in the Micronesia region near Kiribati. It is notable for having one of the world's highest obesity rates.
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The Australian offshore detention centre operating on the island means that there are always a lot of Australian government staff staying at the island's two small hotels and filling seats on the flights to and from Nauru (especially the direct flight to and from Brisbane). This, in combination with the visa requirement, means that you probably should plan and book your trip a few months ahead.
thumb|300px|View of the ring road Every year, there are on average 200 tourists in Nauru, so it has the honour of being the least touristed country in the world. Crowds aren't a problem at all. There's hardly any public transportation, so your best bet to get around would be in a rented vehicle; car, scooter or bike. Other alternatives are by foot (not very pleasant in the tropical heat and humidity) or hitchhiking, which is quite common on the island.
thumb|300px|Coral formations in Anibare Bay The Nauru experience is pretty much the exact opposite of all the typical South Pacific island clichés. If you're looking for sandy beaches, cool ocean breezes, and pristine blue waters, you'll find precious little of the sort. In fact, if you're looking for pretty much anything that can be described as flashy or tourist-oriented, you're out of luck. But don't write Nauru off just yet: its subtle and offbeat charms are waiting for anyone who's willing to take the time to seek them out — and that goes double for World War II history buffs, urbexers, and anyone who's just looking for a slow-paced, low-key, off-the-beaten-path getaway.
thumb|300px|Japanese relic from World War II on Command Ridge. thumb|300px|Karst landscape with limestone stalagmites in the island's interior
Most food is imported from Australia and arrives by ship or air, usually once every six to eight weeks. You can find western and Asian (primarily Chinese) food. Because of the tropical climate dishes might not be as heavy and hearty as the original versions. As not all ingredients may be available, dishes are often rather simple.
Since Nauru is an island nation, seafood is very popular in its restaurants. Cooked and smoked hams are also very popular, as meat is one of their main dishes.
Other than that, restaurants and shops offer soft drinks and some also have alcoholic beverages.
瑙魯共和國,簡稱瑙魯(瑙魯語:Naoero;英語:Nauru;英語舊稱:Pleasant Island),是位於南太平洋密克羅尼西亞群島的島國。最接近的國家是吉里巴斯的巴納巴島,在諾魯以東約300公里。諾魯国土面积为21.3平方公里,是世界上最小的島國,也是世界上第三小的国家,僅大於摩纳哥及梵蒂冈。瑙鲁的人口約11,000人,位居世界倒數第三,僅多於圖瓦盧及梵蒂冈。 瑙魯的原住民是密克羅尼西亞人和玻利尼西亞人,在19世纪末被德意志帝國吞併成殖民地。第一次世界大战後,瑙魯成為國際聯盟託管地,由澳洲、新西兰和英国共同管治。第二次世界大战諾魯被日本佔領,作為入侵太平洋的跳板。戰後瑙魯再被託管,直至1968年才獲得獨立,并于1969年加入太平洋共同体(SPC)。 縱觀20世紀上半葉,瑙魯是一個由執政者掌握主要經濟資本的國家。由於瑙魯是一個由組成的島嶼,沉積接近地面而能進行簡單的。1907年起太平洋磷酸鹽公司開始在島上採礦,1919年組成;獨立後由國營的瑙魯磷酸鹽公司繼續開採。直至1980年代沉積耗盡前,瑙魯仍是磷酸鹽的主要出口國;因此,瑙魯政府在1960年代末至1970年代初期間曾自誇其人均收入是所有主权国家之中最高。 然而瑙魯原住民並沒有充分運用這些財富,隨著磷酸鹽儲量的枯竭和採礦帶來的環境惡化,再加上管理全島財富基金的減值,瑙魯政府求助於一些不尋常的方法來獲得收入。在1990年代,瑙魯成為一個避稅天堂和洗錢中心。从2001年至2008年及自2012年起,瑙魯接受澳大利亞政府的援助,並建立一個拘留所處理非法進入澳大利亞的難民以作為回報。由於嚴重依赖澳大利亞,因此瑙鲁也被认为是澳大利亚的仆从国。在外交方面,瑙鲁是联合国会员国,同时也是太平洋岛国论坛、英联邦以及非洲、加勒比和太平洋国家集团的成员国。
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Nauru is a peaceful island and all kinds of crime are very rare. In emergency situations you can call either the emergency number (117 or 118) or go to the police station, which is near the airport.
While earthquakes are not a risk on Nauru itself, it can potentially be struck by tsunamis resulting from earthquakes along the Ring of Fire, which surrounds the Pacific Ocean.
There are no records of a cyclone ever hitting Nauru, and right at the Equator they are rare. Nevertheless, if you visit during the height of the wet season, be prepared for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
There are wild dogs roaming all around Nauru. They are dangerous, and locals have been warned not to walk along dark roads at night.
Water supply in Nauru is dependent on rainwater collected into tanks from the roofs of houses and from an aging reverse osmosis desalination plant. You should avoid tap water.
Emergency: 118 or 117 Considering its size and remoteness, Nauru has a decent healthcare system. Aside from the rampant problem of obesity among the population, the infant mortality and life expectation numbers are on par with industrialised nations. There are two hospitals on the island, Nauru General Hospital and RON Hospital, both in the Denigomodu district in the west of the island. However, if you have contracted anything more serious you may have to get transferred to Australia, so make sure you have good travel insurance when visiting Nauru!
The tropical diseases usually encountered in equatorial countries are less of a risk in Nauru, although it's recommended to get a hepatitis B shot. There is a risk of dengue fever, though, so you should protect yourself from mosquito bites.
If you come from a country where yellow fever is endemic or you've visited such a country in the last six days, you need to have proof of yellow fever vaccination.
Nauru is a predominantly Christian country, and Christian values and rules of conduct apply.
It is illegal to import pornographic material, and the government also blocks access to Internet porn. Open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend some in Nauru. The trafficking of drugs and narcotics of any kind will be punished severely. The one place on the island that you may not take photographs is the Australian processing centre for asylum seekers.
Virtually everyone comes and goes by the local airline and thus your next destination will be Australia or one of the few small Oceanian islands (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Solomon Islands) the local airline flies to. When leaving Nauru, locally produced goods may be subjected to export duties.
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