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Why visit Nauru?
For the experienced traveler seeking to enjoy fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
Fun Facts
- Formerly known as Pleasant Island.
- The third-smallest country in the world.
- Has moonlike coral pinnacles.
- Won (1992) three gold medals in weightlifting (Marcus Stephen).
- Citizens pay no taxes.
- Formerly known as an illegal money laundering centre.
- Command Ridge is the highest point.
- Has no daily news publications.
- Oval-shaped island is surrounded by a coral reef.
- Has no rivers or streams.
- Only has three primary and two secondary schools.
- Water is brought in onboard ships returning for loads of phosphate.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (May) National Athletics Championship, (July) Olympic Day Run, and (October) Angam Day.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Constitution Day, National Youth Day, Angam Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Good to Know
- VISA required before travel.
- A tiny island country.
- The Australian dollar (AUD) is the local currency.
- Anibare Bay (east coast) is the best beach area.
- Main road circling the island is paved, otherwise the majority are unpaved.
- Hot and very humid year round.
- Hotels are limited.
- Greatly influenced by Chinese cuisine.
- Prevalent Diseases: Chikungunya, Dengue, Food and Waterborne Diarrheal Diseases, Tuberculosis, and Typhoid.
- Strict regulations with importing and exporting of goods.
- Official language is Nauruan. English is widely spoken.
- Traffic moves on the left.
- Pack a sweater for the cool evenings.
- Ambulance service is not widely available.
- Monsoon Season is between November - February.
- Tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and inspections do not commonly occur.
- Seatbelts are mandatory.
- Cyclone Season is from November - April.
- Has few buses or taxis.
- Offers limited to and from commercial air flights.
- Avoid tap water consumption.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with three months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
Prone to cyclones, droughts, humidity, and monsoons.
- Best Time to Visit: March - October
- Coolest Months: December - January
- Hottest Months: December - February
- Peak Season: March, June & November
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