Nauru

Country in Micronesia

Nauru is a country in Micronesia, with its capital in Yaren. About 12,025 people live there (2025), making it the 193rd most populous of the 195 countries. At 21 km², it is the 193rd largest country by area, and the smallest in Oceania. It has no land borders.

Nauru at a glance

Capital: Yaren
Population (2025): 12,025
Area: 21 km²
Density: 573 per km²
Official languages: English, Nauru
Currency: Australian dollar
People: Nauruan
Calling code: +674
Internet domain: .nr
Coast: Surrounded by sea

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How Nauru compares

Population rank

193rd of 195

13th of 14 in Oceania

Size rank

193rd of 195

14th of 14 in Oceania

Crowding

573 per km²

More crowded than 94% of countries

Similar in size: Tuvalu (26 km²).
Similar population: Tuvalu (9,492).
The Australian dollar is also used in 6 other places: Australia, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island.
English is also an official language in 58 other countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana and 52 more.
Nauru is not an official language anywhere else.

The flag of Nauru

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Its flag

30% right

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Nauru has no land borders

Nauru shares no land border with another country.

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Questions about Nauru

Is Nauru a country?

Yes. Nauru is an independent country and one of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

What is the capital of Nauru?

The capital of Nauru is Yaren.

Does Nauru have any land borders?

No. Nauru is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.

How big is Nauru?

Nauru covers 21 km², about the same size as Tuvalu (26 km²).

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