The Pleasant Island and its ancient roots
The phosphate gold rush and unimaginable wealth
The environmental cost and a moonscape interior
Modern Nauru and its curious quirks
YOUR GOAL
Master of The wild island of missing millions
schopenhauer Nauru International Airport has a runway that stretches across the island.
schopenhauer Modern Nauru
Red light shines on the Island Ring Road! (Oh yeah, red light!) / Let the Nauru Airlines jet cross the street! (Oh-oh, cross the street!)
schopenhauer The Pacific island nation of Nauru operates without an official capital.
schopenhauer A colorful map highlights Nauru next to a massive barbell and golden medals
schopenhauer Crossing gates block a local road intersecting the runway at Nauru International Airport.
schopenhauer Race around the coastal road to discover Nauru's fascinating history and unique trivia.
Presidential lifter: Marcus Stephen, who won 12 Commonwealth weightlifting medals for Nauru, later served as the country's president from 2007 to 2011.
A chemical salt of phosphoric acid, commonly used in agricultural fertilizers. Following its 1968 independence, Nauru briefly became the world's richest nation per capita by exporting this resource.
schopenhauer The Pacific island nation of Nauru influences global politics through unexpected roles.
In which sport has Nauru won almost all of its international and Commonwealth Games medals?
What major infrastructure feature in Nauru is unique because local roads directly cross it?
Which famous Nauruan weightlifter won 12 Commonwealth medals and later became the country's president?
Which of these features makes Nauru's capital city situation unique in the world?
Approximately how long does it take to drive completely around Nauru's coastal ring road?
Which country has operated an offshore processing center on Nauru, serving as a major economic driver?