Nauru

Nauru is a small island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean. It is one of the world's smallest and least populated countries, with a population of just over 10,000 people. Nauru is a phosphate rock island, and its primary source of income is from the mining and exporting of this mineral. Nauru is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations, and is also one of the founding members of the Pacific Islands Forum. Nauru was first settled by Polynesian people at some point between 3,000 and 1,000 BCE. The island was then annexed by the German Empire in 1888, and became a colony of the Empire. Nauru was occupied by Australian forces during World War I, and after the war it was declared a League of Nations Mandate Territory under Australian administration. Nauru gained independence from Australia in 1968, and became a republic in 1967. The phosphate reserves on Nauru were depleted by the end of the 20th century, and the island's economy has struggled in recent years. The government has been trying to diversify the economy, and has been working to attract foreign investment. Tourism is also a potential source of income for the island. Nauru is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history. It is a great place to visit, and there are many things to see and do on the island.