Quiz: How much do you know about Nauru?

Nauru is a tiny island country in the Pacific Ocean, only about 21 square kilometers wide. Long ago, it was called the Phosphate Rock and was one of the richest places in the world during the 1980s. Today, less than 13,000 people live there, making it one of the least crowded countries anywhere. Nauru does not have a capital city, and its government buildings are in a place called Yaren District. It has no army of its own and asks Australia to help keep it safe. The tallest spot, Command Ridge, is just 71 meters high. This quiz will see how well you know this small and special country.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Nauru?

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What is the main environmental issue Nauru faces due to its past phosphate mining?

Air pollution

Land degradation

Deforestation

Coastal erosion

2 / 10

In which year did Nauru gain independence from the United Nations trusteeship administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom?

1968

1970

1965

1972

3 / 10

What is the official currency of Nauru?

US Dollar

Nauruan Dollar

Australian Dollar

Pacific Franc

4 / 10

Nauru has no official armed forces. Which country is responsible for its defense?

United States

New Zealand

Australia

Fiji

5 / 10

Nauru is located in which part of the Pacific Ocean?

South Pacific

Western Pacific

Central Pacific

North Pacific

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Which of the following best describes Nauru’s shape?

Circular

Irregular

Triangular

Crescent-shaped

7 / 10

Nauru is the world’s third smallest country by land area. Which two countries are smaller?

Vatican City and Monaco

Vatican City and Liechtenstein

San Marino and Monaco

Monaco and Tuvalu

8 / 10

What is the capital city of Nauru?

Aiwo

Boe

Denigomodu

Yaren District

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What is the approximate population of Nauru as of 2023?

10,800

20,000

6,000

15,000

10 / 10

Which natural resource once made Nauru one of the richest countries per capita in the world?

Nickel

Copper

Phosphate

Gold

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