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Places in News: Nauru Country

January 17, 2024

GS Paper II International Relations

Context: 

The South Pacific nation of Nauru recently announced its decision to switch its diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China.

About Nauru Country

 

  • About: Nauru is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of a raised coral island located in southeastern Micronesia, 25 miles (40 km) south of the Equator.

Nauru country

Nauru Country Location

  • Phosphate Rock Island: It is one of three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean – the other two being Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati and Makatea in French Polynesia. 
  • Capital: Nauru country has no official capital.
  • Ethnic Composition: Most of the island’s residents are indigenous Nauruans. There are small numbers of I-Kiribati (Gilbertese), Australians, New Zealanders, Chinese, and Tuvaluans.
    • Nauru country considered one of the most Westernized countries in the South Pacific.
  • Religious Affiliation: More than four-fifths of Nauruans are Christians.

News Source: NDTV

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