Nauru
Republic of Nauru
People: Nauruan
Nauru is located in Micronesia and has a population of around 11,680. Its capital city is Yaren, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Nauru has no land borders.
By the numbers, Nauru is the 194th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 194th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 556 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Nauru — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Nauru |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Yaren |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Micronesia |
| Population | 11,680 |
| Area | 21 km² |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) $ |
| Official Languages | English, Nauru |
| Dialling Code | +674 |
| Internet TLD | .nr |
| Timezone | UTC+12:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | NR / NRU |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nauru
What is the capital and currency of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren and the currency is the Australian dollar (AUD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren.
What currency does Nauru use?
Nauru uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Nauru?
The official languages of Nauru are English and Nauru.
What is the dialling code for Nauru?
The international dialling code for Nauru is +674.
What side of the road does Nauru drive on?
Nauru drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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