Introduction
Situated in the Pacific, Nauru is one of the smallest countries and smallest republic in the world. Mining and other industries has made this country quite rich, but it has also led to unhindered exploitation of natural resources, culture, and social patterns. Though, tourism is not exactly on the top of activities here, there are some of the finest beaches and incomparable diving and sport fishing activities that makes up for everything else.

What to do
There is not much sightseeing to do in this small country. Most of the tourists coming here indulge themselves in diving, sports fishing, and other water sports activities. The country has some of the finest reefs in the world and underwater world is amazing. Entire island can be walked around in a day and if you still have some time to spent then go for playing golf and tennis.

City at a Glance

Latitude 0ºS Longitude 167ºE Area 21.3 Sq Km Population 9500 Language Nauruan and English Religion Christianity Telephone Code 00 674

History
There is not much known about the early history of Nauru and like many other islands in Pacific, the world came to know about it only in the last phase of 18th century. John Fern was the first westerner who saw this island and named it Pleasant Island, due to its pleasant climate. In the next few decades many colonies of Europeans established here. They introduced the islanders to gun and new diseases that destroyed their culture and reduced their population drastically. At the end of 19th century, some Britishers noticed the amount of solid phosphate here which was very much in demand in Europe. Mining was started that posed more dangers to local population. For the ownership of this island there was continuous struggle between Britain, Germany, Japan, and Australia. The country gained full independence in 1968, but European powers forsake their control on mining of phosphate only in 1970. In 1973, Australia, Britain, and New Zealand signed agreement to compensate the country for the devastation they caused before independence. Today, large amount of money is being used to rehabilitate the destroyed landscape.

Weather and Best Season to Visit
The climate of Nauru is tropical which is tempered by the sea breezes. Most of the rain takes place from November to February which is the time for westerly monsoon season. There is not much temperature differentiation during different seasons and temperature remains between 23ºC to 32ºC. Except the rainy season, you can go to Nauru anytime of the year.

Attractions
Yaren
Yaren is the capital of Nauru and a place from where you can move around very easily. There is not much that you can see in Yaren except the bunkers, guns, and other leftovers of WWII. Yaren is the place from where you can plan the activities like deep sea fishing or scuba diving.

Anibare Bay
This is the best beach in Nauru swimming here is a treat. Sun, sand, and shades are in abundance at this beach.

Most of the island is being used for phosphate extraction and nothing much is there to see. Wait for some more years when the mining would be gone and this land may again come back to its natural splendour.

IMPORTANT FESTIVALS AND EXHIBITIONS
Apart from Christian religious festivals like Christmas and Easter, there are few festivals celebrated here. Independence Day is celebrated here on January 31, Constitution Day on May 17, and Angam Day October 26. Angam Day celebrates is a special occasion that celebrate various times in Nauru's history when the population of the country returned back to 1500.

AFTER HOURS
Hotels do have bars and casino where you can empty your purse a bit. As the local population is too small to give a viable business opportunity, places to spend an eventful life is difficult to find. Fortunately, there is one cinema hall in the southern part of the Nauru.

Shopping
Nauru has many superstores that sell mostly imported goods and commodities. These are certainly costly and you would be better off looking for these items elsewhere if you do not require them.

WHERE TO STAY
There are only two hotels in Nauru and they are not cheap. Most of the commodities here are imported from outside and that makes most of the things costly. Staying even in the cheapest rooms can cost you something around US$30. Go up the ladder and costs can go manifold.

WHERE TO EAT

Like accommodation eating is also costly in Nauru. There is no special local cuisine that can be dished out to the travellers. Most of the restaurants would serve you Western and South East Asian cuisine.

Travel Information
Air Travel Resources
Air Nauru is the national airlines of the country and connect it with Pohnpei, Manila, Guam, Tarawa, Suva-Nadi, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Airport is situated in Yaren near the Parliament House.

Local Transport
There is an encircling road that runs for 19 km. There are several kilometres of roads inside the island. Most of the island can be walked around or you can take public transport buses and taxis. Cars can be hired and an International Driving License is the only requirement.