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Nauru, a rock phosphate island in the South Pacific Ocean and the smallest republic of the world covers an area of 21 square kilometers. Geography and history are major aspects of the identity of Nauru. The geography of Nauru is determined by its topographical location in terms of latitude and longitude. The history of Nauru narrates the story of the journey of Nauru from its origin to the present times. Geography and history thus form integral aspects of Nauru's existence.
Geography and history of Nauru depend on its location in the Pacific Ocean and on the fact that it is a phosphate island. Nauru is a part of the Oceania islands that lie south of Marshall Islands. With a coastline of 30km, Nauru is bordered with fertile areas with the center of the island consisting of the phosphate plateau. Nauru is surrounded by coral reefs. It has a tropical climate.
Nauru's history is marked by the coming of the Europeans, colonization of the island followed by the discovery of the phosphate. When the World Wars occurred, Nauru was under the control of Australia, Britain and New Zealand. Nauru became an independent republic in 1968.
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Nauru Geography and History |
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