Visit Nauru

The deep, blue waters of South Pacific Ocean are home to thousands of islands, from tiny coral atolls to rugged volcanic outcrops like Kosrae and the islands of Pohnpei. Between them the tiny island of Nauru (with a population of less than 10,000) offers an extraordinary history, spectacularly beautiful nature, ivory beaches fringed by palm trees, and a wide range of adventures found in no other region on earth. If you want to explore and experience the real South Pacific or if it is isolation and tranquility you seek, a visit to the wonderfully isolated island of Nauru is right for you.

Being the world's smallest island nation and the only independent state in the world without an official capital, the oval-shaped island of Nauru (21 sq km) is surrounded by coral reef rising abruptly from the ocean dotted by coral pinnacles, and is considered one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean. People in Nauru are called Nauruan primcipally living along coastal strip and around Buada Lagoon, and are generally descendents of Polynesian, Micronesian and Melanesian ancestry. Non-Nauruans are mainly other Pacific Islanders, Chinese, Australian and New Zealand expatriates. Recently, Nauru has won the dubious distinction of being declared as the world's fattest nation.

Being close to the equator, Nauru experiences hot and extremely humid climate throughout all the year with steady temperatures hovering between 24°C (75°F) and 33°C (91°F). November to February is characterized by monsoon downpours with an average annual rainfall of around 200 cm. The dry season of Nauru is accompanied by the easterly trade winds. Nauru, once known as "the Pleasant Island" offers travelers a truly unique and unequalled Pacific Island experience with loads of "to see" and "to do" things. A tourist to Nauru can expect an unexplored territory with majestic vistas, and pristine beauty still untouched by the locals.

The island offers a perfect getaway for both land and water enthusiasts, including the best scuba diving adventures, magnificent jungle treks, wonderful hiking and walking opportunities, shopping in Nauru's several shopping destinations, dining in fine restaurants, bird watching tours and plenty of water activities, including excellent deep sea game fishing, shark watching, swimming and sailing. Several easily accessible and uncrowned beaches are also available in Nauru, including the best-known white-sand Anibare Bay, where swimming is nothing else but a treat.

And if you want to explore and experience the island fully, you can hire a car. Do not miss out to see the plateau where the mining is done. Once the phosphate is removed all that remains is limestone pinnacles giving the area a moonscape look.

Both accommodation and eating are costly in Nauru. You can find only two hotels in Nauru, one of which is the recently refurbished 119 bedroom Menen Hotel, with amenities including swimming pool, conference hall, hot tub, snorkeling and tennis courts. The bars and restaurants serve international cuisine offering breathtaking views of the Pacific. Though is not a typical tourist destination, Menen Hotel has gained a reputation of one of the Pacific's most comfortable hotels.

Welcome to Nauru- a nation where laughter rings out in the most unlikely places. Enjoy the welcoming hospitality of Nauruan people who are traditional pleasure-seekers that love dancing, singing and dressing flamboyantly in their local fashion.