Trivia in Nauru
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Deep blue field crossed by yellow line representing equator, with white 12-pointed star in lower left symbolizing island position and 12 tribes.
Emblem: Shield-shaped with bird and palm tree showing Anibaro village in Buada at center, cross above, dolphins on outer edge.
Trivia & facts
- Territory roughly same size as Tokyo's Shinagawa ward.
- National flag's 12-pointed star represents 12 tribes, star position indicates island's actual latitude of 0°32'S.
- Domain ".nr" sometimes used for email filters as play on "no reply."
- About 3/4 of residents exceed BMI 30, said to be world's highest obesity rate.
- No military forces, national defense depends on agreement with Australia.
- Paved road circling island is 19km, shorter than marathon.
- Mining site central plateau called "lunar wasteland" for moon-like appearance.
- Former name was Pleasant Island.
- Nauru Airlines one of world's national airlines with fewest aircraft.
- "Angam" in Angam Day means "celebration" in Nauruan.