What is the Capital of Nauru?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Nauru is Yaren. Nauru is located in Micronesia, Oceania, with a population of 11,680. The official currency is the Australian dollar and the primary language spoken is Nauru.
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Yaren at a glance
| Capital city | Yaren |
|---|---|
| Country | Nauru (Republic of Nauru) |
| Region | Micronesia, Oceania |
| Country population | 11,680 (194th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+12:00 |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Calling code | +674 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Nauru in context
- Nauru covers 21 km², making it the 194th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 556 people per km² ranks 13th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Nauru has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 11,680 people, Nauru holds about 3.9% of the population of Micronesia.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Nauru has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Nauru is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Nauru — FAQ
What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren.
Is Yaren the largest city in Nauru?
Yes — Yaren is both the capital and the largest city of Nauru.
What country is Yaren in?
Yaren is the capital city of Nauru.
What continent is Yaren in?
Yaren, the capital of Nauru, is located in Oceania.
Is Yaren the capital of Nauru?
Yes — Yaren is the capital of Nauru (official name: Republic of Nauru).
Yaren is the capital of which country?
Yaren is the capital of Nauru, in Micronesia.
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