Nauru: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts
The capital of Nauru is Yaren. Nauru has no official capital; government offices are in Yaren District.
About Nauru
Nauru is a tiny oval island in the Pacific Ocean, just south of the equator. A narrow ring of coastal land with palm trees and beaches surrounds a raised central plateau. It is one of the smallest countries in the world.
About Yaren
Yaren is a district on the south coast of Nauru where the parliament and government offices are found. The country's international airport is also there.
Fun facts about Nauru
- Nauru covers only about 21 square kilometres, making it one of the smallest countries in the world.
- A British sea captain named it 'Pleasant Island' in 1798 because it looked so attractive.
- Its flag has a thin yellow line for the equator and a 12-pointed star for its 12 original tribes.
- Australian rules football is the most popular sport on Nauru and is considered its national sport.
- Nauruans traditionally raised milkfish in Buada Lagoon, a small inland lake surrounded by trees.
- The highest point, Command Ridge, is only about 70 metres above sea level.
