Welcomes no more than 200 tourists a year: what the tiny island of Nauru is famous for

Nauru is a true paradise in the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy the silence and unity with nature. There are almost no tourists on the tiny island, although Nauru is famous for its unique nature, rich history and culture.

The small island surrounded by a coral reef will be a great vacation destination for adventure lovers. The Express shares why you should visit Nauru.

Nauru is located in the south of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean. The island covers 21.3 square kilometers and is home to about 10 thousand people. The third smallest country in the world is located near the Gilbert, Marshall and Solomon Islands, off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

It is a relatively rare type of coral island - a raised atoll. In the central part of Nauru, there is a unique natural attraction - the freshwater lake Buada, or what is left from an ancient lagoon, and in the north there is also a group of small Anabar ponds.

Experts estimate that about 200 tourists visit the island annually. This means that only 15,000 people have visited it in the last 75 years, which is less than 10% of the number of people who visit London every day. Part of this very small club is the late Queen Elizabeth, who enjoyed the tiny island in 1982 during her tour of the South Pacific.

Nauru has more than three thousand years of history, but little evidence of ancient times has survived. The island was declared a German colony in the late 1800s, received a League of Nations mandate after World War I, and was occupied by Japanese forces during World War II before finally gaining independence in 1968.

It is an island of phosphate rock, and the rich deposits made Nauru one of the richest countries in the 1960s with the highest GDP per capita in the world. But in the 1990s, the deposits exhausted after constant mining.

Nauru is surrounded by a coral reef, making it popular with divers and snorkelers. The island has white sand beaches lined with palm trees and lush jungle stretching further inland.

Nauru has summer-like weather all year round with an average temperature of 26 °C. The rainy season lasts from November to February.

Tourists can reach Nauru only by flying from Australia or Fiji. There are several small hotels and resorts on the island.

Nauru is an unusual place that you will definitely remember for a long time. If you are looking for a relaxing and unforgettable vacation, then this island is exactly what you need.

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