Country Profiles: Nauru Webquest Worksheet

Nauru is a small island country in the central Pacific Ocean, located northeast of Australia. It is the third smallest country in the world by area and the second smallest by population, after Vatican City. Nauru’s capital is no official capital, but Yaren District functions as the seat of government. Historically, Nauru was one of the world’s richest countries per capita due to its phosphate mining industry, but after the depletion of phosphate reserves, its economy declined sharply. Today, the economy depends on aid, fishing rights, and regional agreements. Nauru faces significant environmental challenges, including land degradation and rising sea levels. The country is a member of the Pacific Islands Forum and the United Nations, playing a unique role in discussions about climate change and small island states.

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Nauru, Pacific Ocean, Yaren District, Australia, small island nation, phosphate mining, economy, environmental challenges, land degradation, sea level rise, Pacific Islands Forum, United Nations, climate change, small population, geography, regional agreements, aid, fishing rights, sustainability, Model United Nations (MUN)