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Australia plans to deport 3 violent criminals to Nauru • Feb. 17, 2025, 1:07 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Naoero • Republic of Nauru
Head Of State And Government President: David Adeang
Capital See footnote 2.
Population (2025 est.) 12,300
Form Of Government republic with one legislative house (Parliament [19])
Official Language none1
Official Religion none
Official Name Naoero (Nauruan1) (Republic of Nauru)
Total Area (Sq Km) 21
Total Area (Sq Mi) 8
Monetary Unit Australian dollar ($A)
Population Rank (2023) 221
Population Projection 2030 11,700
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 1,537.5
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 585.7
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 100% • Rural: (2024) 0%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2013–2015) 57 years • Female: (2013–2015) 64.5 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: not available • Female: not available
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 282
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 22,090
1Nauruan is the national language; English is the language of business and government. 2No official capital; government offices are located in Yaren district.

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