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Nauruan
Austronesian language
Nauruan or Nauru (Nauruan: dorerin Naoero) is an Austronesian language, spoken natively in the island country of Nauru. According to a report published
Nauruan_language
Citizens or residents of Nauru
Nauruans (Nauruan: dei-Naoero) are a nation and an ethnic group indigenous to the Pacific island country of Nauru. They are most likely a blend of Micronesian
Nauruans
Island country in Oceania
Traditionally, Nauruans traced their descent matrilineally. Inhabitants practised aquaculture: they caught juvenile milkfish (known as ibija in Nauruan), acclimatised
Nauru
Civil war in Nauru, 1878–1888
The Nauruan Civil War was fought from 1878 to 1888, between forces loyal to incumbent King Aweida of Nauru and those seeking to depose him in favour of
Nauruan_Civil_War
Culinary traditions of Nauru
the world's highest rate of obesity. Like its other island neighbours, Nauruans consume a large amount of seafood, as well as foods made from coconuts
Nauruan_cuisine
Administrative entry restrictions
requirements for Nauruan citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Nauru. As of 2026, Nauruan citizens
Visa requirements for Nauruan citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Nauruan_citizens
Passport of the Republic of Nauru issued to Nauruan citizens
The Nauruan passport is an international travel document that is issued to citizens of Nauru. As of September 21st, 2025, Nauruan citizens had visa-free
Nauruan_passport
refugee camp on Nauru soil. He lost his parliamentary seat in the 2019 Nauruan parliamentary election, meaning he could not be re-elected. In August 2019
Politics_of_Nauru
Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that 94.5% of Nauruans are overweight or obese. Nauruans aged 27-40 years old have an average weight of more than
Obesity_in_Nauru
Nauruan nationality law is regulated by the 1968 Constitution of Nauru, as amended; the Naoero Citizenship Act of 2017, and its revisions; custom; and
Nauruan_nationality_law
English-based pidgin spoken in Nauru
Nauruan Pidgin English also called Nauruan Pacific Pidgin is an English-based pidgin spoken in Nauru. It appears to be the result of a merger of Chinese-type
Nauruan_Pidgin_English
Subregion of Oceania
(490 to 980 ft) wide lies inland from the beach. Aerial view of Nauru Nauruan districts of Denigomodu and Nibok Wake Island is a coral atoll with a coastline
Micronesia
Oceanic language family of Micronesia
three hypotheses: (1) Nauruan is a primary branch alongside Kosraean, (2) Kosraean and Nauruan form a subgroup, and (3) Nauruan is a primary branch of
Micronesian_languages
a fine. Nauruans who provide proof of illness, are hospitalized or are abroad on election day are exempted from the fine. However, Nauruans overseas
2025 Nauruan parliamentary election
2025_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Nauruan indigenous religion is an indigenous religion of the Nauruans. An offering to the female deity Eijebong was made. Dead spirits are believed to
Nauruan_indigenous_religion
Legal Act of Independence of Nauru
Australia. The act authorised the Australian government to proclaim a date for Nauruan independence – subsequently set as 31 January 1968 – upon which Australia
Nauru_Independence_Act_1967
Nauruan weightlifter (born 2001)
Ezekiel Moses (born 2 July 2001) is a Nauruan weightlifter. In July 2026, he competed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal in the 71
Ezekiel_Moses
King of Nauru from 1875-1920
King Aweida of Nauru (Nauruan: Aweijeda Jim Naoero) (c. 1850 – 1920) or formally King Aweida was the King and later Head Chief of Nauru from 1875 until
Aweida
Following the independence of Nauru, the flag of Nauru (Nauruan: anidenin Naoero) was raised for the first time. The flag, chosen in a local design competition
Flag_of_Nauru
Topics referred to by the same term
Nauruan parliamentary election, 2010 can refer to: April 2010 Nauruan parliamentary election June 2010 Nauruan parliamentary election This disambiguation
Nauruan parliamentary election, 2010
Nauruan_parliamentary_election,_2010
population is 101.8 males per 100 females. Nauru is inhabited mostly by Nauruans (92.1%), while minorities include those from Kiribati (2.4%), Fiji (2.2%)
Demographics_of_Nauru
District in Nauru
has a population of 1,874, making it the most populous of the fourteen Nauruan districts.[clarification needed] In this district is the laborers' settlement
Denigomodu
Sporting event delegations
Games. To date, three Nauruans—Reanna Solomon, Marcus Stephen and Yukio Peter—have won gold medals, and a total of eight Nauruans—Reanna Solomon, Marcus
Nauru at the Commonwealth Games
Nauru_at_the_Commonwealth_Games
District and de facto capital of Nauru
Well, an underground lake and primary source of drinking water for the Nauruan people. Yaren is located in the south of the island. Its area is 1.5 km2
Yaren
President of Nauru from 2019 to 2022
Lionel Rouwen Aingimea (born 2 September 1965) is a Nauruan lawyer and politician who is serving as the first Vice President of Nauru since 16 April 2026
Lionel_Aingimea
2013 Nauruan parliamentary election ← June 2010 8 June 2013 2016 → Presidential vote Nominee Baron Waqa Roland Kun Electoral vote 13 5 President before
2013 Nauruan parliamentary election
2013_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Nauruan community newspaper
Mwinen Ko (Nauruan for "Let's Talk About the Issues") is a Nauruan state-owned monthly community newspaper. It publishes articles on a wide array of subjects
Mwinen_Ko
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 3 December 1983. As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. Following the election
1983 Nauruan parliamentary election
1983_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Elections for the Local Government Council were held in Nauru in late 1959. Seven of the nine incumbent councillors were re-elected and Hammer DeRoburt
1959 Nauruan Local Government Council election
1959_Nauruan_Local_Government_Council_election
000 years ago, and there is evidence of possible Polynesian influence. Nauruans subsisted on coconut and pandanus fruit, and engaged in aquaculture by
History_of_Nauru
arrive. The custom of fishing by trained frigatebirds has been preserved. Nauruan folk songs existed as of 1970, while Oh Bwio Eben Bwio is a noticeable
Culture_of_Nauru
Early parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 8 April 2000. All candidates ran as independents. Following the election René Harris was elected President
2000 Nauruan parliamentary election
2000_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
President of Nauru from 2007 to 2011
Marcus Ajemada Stephen (born 1 October 1969) is a Nauruan politician and former sportsperson who previously was a member of the Cabinet of Nauru, and
Marcus_Stephen
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 9 December 1989, after the resignation of President Hammer DeRoburt following a vote of no-confidence in
1989 Nauruan parliamentary election
1989_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Nauruan law, since Nauru's independence from Australia in 1968, is derived primarily from English and Australian common law, though it also integrates
Law_of_Nauru
Part of World War II
and Christian missionaries to establish paternalistic management of the Nauruan people, who showed only limited interest in mining employment, and generally
Japanese_occupation_of_Nauru
with Nauruan agreement, in 2001 to cater for up to 800 refugees and asylum seekers under Australia's Pacific solution. The centre is seen by Nauruans as
Economy_of_Nauru
Multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth Games, 1986–2014, winning 2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze. Nauruan weightlifter Marcus Stephen won twelve medals at the Games between 1990
Commonwealth_Games
the phosphate mines, as they were regarded as better workers than the Nauruans, were willing to sign three-year contracts, and, unlike Pacific Islanders
1948_Nauru_riots
determine a decimal score for each candidate. For example, in the June 2010 Nauruan parliamentary election the then president Marcus Stephen regained his Anetan
Elections_in_Nauru
Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p703 ISBN 0-19-924959-8 Nauruan elections Pacific Islands Monthly, January 1974, p11
1973 Nauruan parliamentary election
1973_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Holiday in Nauru
recognised in the Republic of Nauru. It is celebrated yearly on 26 October. The Nauruan word angam means "jubilation", "celebration", "to have triumphed over all
Angam_Day
office of the president and ministers be reserved for Nauruans and their descendants who became Nauruan citizens in 1968 when the Constitution came into force"
2021 Nauruan constitutional referendum
2021_Nauruan_constitutional_referendum
Latin letter N with tilde above
ALA-LC romanization for Turkic languages, the Common Turkic Alphabet, Nauruan, and romanized Quenya, where it represents the phoneme [ŋ] (like the ⟨ng⟩
Ñ
Surname list
Jeremiah (born 1985), Indian singer and actress Chitra Jeremiah (born 1971), Nauruan diplomat Ciaran and Kevin Jeremiah, (born c. 1970), in the English band
Jeremiah_(surname)
public service workforce to 1,600. Economic mismanagement has forced the Nauruan government to cut back on its overseas presence. With mounting debts it
List of diplomatic missions of Nauru
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Nauru
been financing and supporting their development. As of 15 February 2010, Nauruan media consist in a television station and a radio station, with a fortnightly
Mass_media_in_Nauru
Alleged secret operation
disagreement — most accounts link it to investigations into the sale of Nauruan passports, the defection of North Korean scientists to the West, or both
Operation_Weasel
Nauruan legislative body
for greater Nauruan self-government, both internationally by members of the United Nations Trusteeship Council, and internally by Nauruans themselves.
Nauru Local Government Council
Nauru_Local_Government_Council
Nauruan politician
Delvin O'Neil Thoma (born 8 February 1983) is a Nauruan politician. In the 2019 Nauruan parliamentary election, Thoma unsuccessfully ran for the Aiwo
Delvin_Thoma
Angam Day Culture Demographics Indigenous religion Nauruan Pidgin English Nauruan cuisine Nauruan language Media Music Obesity Public holidays Sport Tourism
List of political parties in Nauru
List_of_political_parties_in_Nauru
to parse out exactly how it has affected the Nauruan people. Researchers have offered that the Nauruan people likely have a loss of their sense of place
Effects_of_mining_in_Nauru
Surname list
Nauruan politician Dieter Thoma (b. 1969), German Olympic ski jumper Georg Thoma (b. 1937), German Olympic skier Godfrey Thoma (b. 1957), Nauruan politician
Thoma
Nauruan powerlifter
Jezza Uepa (born 1980) is a Nauruan powerlifter. Uepa has won gold medal at the 2019 World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 120+ category. In his
Jezza_Uepa
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 23 January 1971. As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. Following the election
1971 Nauruan parliamentary election
1971_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
fine. Nauruans who provide proof of illness, are in hospital or are not present in the country on election day are excused. However, Nauruans overseas
2022 Nauruan parliamentary election
2022_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
President of Nauru (1947–2008)
René Reynaldo Harris (11 November 1947 – 5 July 2008) was a Nauruan politician who served as President of Nauru for four terms between 1999 and 2004.
René_Harris
President of Nauru since 2023
David Ranibok Waiau Adeang (born 24 November 1969) is a Nauruan politician, currently serving as President of Nauru. Adeang is the former Speaker of the
David_Adeang
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 25 August 2007. There were more than 80 candidates for the 18 seats available. Fifteen MPs were reelected
2007 Nauruan parliamentary election
2007_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
June 2010 Nauruan parliamentary election ← April 2010 19 June 2010 2013 → All 18 seats in the Parliament of Nauru First party Second party Leader
June 2010 Nauruan parliamentary election
June_2010_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Nauruans, while 1% was being charged for "administration". In 1960, future president Hammer DeRoburt negotiated royalties of profit to the Nauruans to
Phosphate mining in Banaba and Nauru
Phosphate_mining_in_Banaba_and_Nauru
Nauruan sprinter (born 2001)
Kakiouea (born 30 April 2001) is a Nauruan sprinter. He qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics and was the only Nauruan selected. Kakiouea was born on 30
Winzar_Kakiouea
Nauruan politician
Reagan Winson Aliklik is a Nauruan politician. Aliklik unsuccessfully ran for a parliament seat in the 2016 election. In the 2019 parliamentary election
Reagan_Aliklik
Nauruan weightlifter (born 2002)
Maximina Uepa (born 22 September 2002) is a Nauruan weightlifter. She won the bronze medal in the women's 76 kg event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held
Maximina_Uepa
Nauruan political body
The Council of Chiefs was a Nauruan political body. It was formally established in 1927, and served as an advisory body to the Administrator. It was replaced
Council_of_Chiefs_(Nauru)
Nauruan politician
Vodrick Detsiogo (born 10 June 1962) is a Nauruan politician. Vodrick Detsiogo was born on 10 June 1962. He is of the Eano tribe. Before entering politics
Vodrick_Detsiogo
these same islanders. Obesity is seen as a sign of wealth in Nauru. 31% of Nauruans are diabetic. This rate is as high as 45% among the 55–64-year-old age
Obesity_in_the_Pacific
Nauruan weightlifter (1981–2022)
a Nauruan weightlifter. She was the first female Nauruan athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, and remains one of the only three Nauruans ever
Reanna_Solomon
German missionary (1877–1944)
missionary who spent almost forty years on Nauru and wrote a Nauruan grammar (and possibly a Nauruan language dictionary). In 1943, he was deported along with
Alois_Kayser
[...,] took a Nauruan wife, fathered several children, and was adopted as a Nauruan. He became perhaps the only beachcomber the Nauruans ever fully accepted
William_Harris_(beachcomber)
Nauru Nauruan Civil War 2010 Nauruan constitutional referendum Nauruan indigenous religion Nauruan language Nauruan nationality law 2007 Nauruan parliamentary
Index of Nauru-related articles
Index_of_Nauru-related_articles
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 3 May 2003 to elect members of the Parliament of Nauru. The election took place with Nauru having economic
2003 Nauruan parliamentary election
2003_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Nauruan runner (born 1986)
Olympia Zacharias (born 17 January 1986) is a Nauruan runner who competed at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics. She was her country's only athlete
Olympia_Zacharias
Surname list
Scotty (fl. from 2013), Nauruan politician Elizabeth Scotty (born 2001), American tennis player Ludwig Scotty (1948–2026), Nauruan politician This page lists
Scotty_(surname)
Surname list
Batsiua is a Nauruan surname. Notable individuals with it include: Mathew Batsiua (born 1971), Nauruan politician Tyoni Batsiua (1981–2004), Nauruan weightlifter
Batsiua
Micronesian mythology comprises the traditional belief systems of the people of Micronesia. There is no single belief system in the islands of Micronesia
Micronesian_mythology
Nauruan politician
Jesse Jeremiah is a Nauruan politician. In the 2019 Nauruan parliamentary election, Jeremiah unsuccessfully ran for the Meneng Constituency. Out of nine
Jesse_Jeremiah
Victor Eoaeo resigned from the Legislative Council on 30 November 1967. Nauruans Want To Go It Alone In Two Years Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1966
1966 Nauruan parliamentary election
1966_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Religion established by Baháʼu'lláh
Manichaeism Mazdakism Melanesian Mesopotamian Babylonian Sumerian Micronesian Nauruan Olmec Paleo-Balkan Albanian Dacian Illyrian Thracian Polynesian Cook Islands
Baháʼí_Faith
National anthem of Nauru
instrumental version Problems playing this file? See media help. "Nauru Bwiema" (Nauruan pronunciation: [n̪ʌˈuru bˠiˈɛmʲæ]; English: "Nauru, Our Homeland") is the
Nauru_Bwiema
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 6 December 1986. As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. However, the Parliament
1986 Nauruan parliamentary election
1986_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Political party in Nauru
Nauru First (Nauruan: Naoero Amo) is the only formal political party in Nauru. Its positions tend to be liberal, pro-government transparency, and Christian
Nauru_First
2016 Nauruan parliamentary election ← 2013 9 July 2016 2019 → Presidential vote Nominee Baron Waqa Riddell Akua Electoral vote 16 2 President before
2016 Nauruan parliamentary election
2016_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Union To polls again on Nauru Pacific Islands Monthly December 1977, p13 Nauruans vote to "legitimise a palace revolution" Pacific Islands Monthly, January
1977 Nauruan parliamentary election
1977_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Nauruan judoka
Ovini Uera (born 18 January 1988) is a Nauruan judoka. Uera, who was a catering manager and worked for Nauru Airlines, had a daily routine that started
Ovini_Uera
Commission (NEC) is the body which oversees elections in Nauru. Before the NEC, Nauruan elections were administered by the chief secretary, who was a political
Nauru_Electoral_Commission
Largest settlement Denigomodu (pop. 1,800) Demographics Population 10,058 (2011) Pop. density 441.67/km2 (1143.92/sq mi) Ethnic groups Nauruan people
Geography_of_Nauru
President of Nauru (1922–1992)
Hammer DeRoburt (25 September 1922 – 15 July 1992) was a Nauruan politician and independence leader. He led negotiations for independence from Australia
Hammer_DeRoburt
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 6 December 1980. As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. The election was
1980 Nauruan parliamentary election
1980_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Ethnic groups of Austronesian peoples
I-Kiribati (Kiribati), Kosraeans (Kosrae), Marshallese (Marshall Islands), Nauruans (Nauru), Palauan, Sonsorolese, and Hatohobei (Palau), Pohnpeians, Pingelapese
Micronesians
Early parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 8 February 1997, following a series of no-confidence votes in the Presidency,. which had changed hands
1997 Nauruan parliamentary election
1997_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
Angam Day Culture Demographics Indigenous religion Nauruan Pidgin English Nauruan cuisine Nauruan language Media Music Obesity Public holidays Sport Tourism
Public_holidays_in_Nauru
Монгол хэл (Mongol xel) Mongol Nauru na nau nau Individual Living dorerin Naoe Nauruan Navajo, Navaho nv nav nav Individual Living Diné bizaad; Naabeehó bizaad
List of ISO 639 language codes
List_of_ISO_639_language_codes
The Nauruan navigational system is a way of expressing direction, similar to North, South, East and West, but limitations in the system mean that it is
Nauruan_navigational_system
District in Nauru
common for Yaren to be cited as such.[citation needed] The majority of the Nauruan industry is located in Aiwo. Among the facilities in Aiwo are: The Aiue
Aiwo
Offshore Australian immigration detention facility in Meneng, Nauru
[citation needed] It was intended that control should be handed over to a Nauruan Government commercial entity, the Nauru Regional Processing Centre Corporation
Nauru Regional Processing Centre
Nauru_Regional_Processing_Centre
Topics referred to by the same term
Tsitsi Mutandiro, Zimbabwean diplomat Dantes Tsitsi, Nauruan politician Edwin Tsitsi (1925–1997), Nauruan politician This disambiguation page lists articles
Tsitsi
to Naoero, which will head to a referendum for approval. 30 July – The Nauruan government revokes its recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and
2026_in_Nauru
1992 Parliamentary election in Nauru
Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 14 November 1992. All candidates ran as independents. Following the elections, Bernard Dowiyogo was re-elected
1992 Nauruan parliamentary election
1992_Nauruan_parliamentary_election
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