Extractions: other: 100% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: periodic droughts Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources, roof storage tanks collect rainwater, but mostly dependent on a single, aging desalination plant; intensive phosphate mining during the past 90 years - mainly by a UK, Australia, and New Zealand consortium - has left the central 90% of Nauru a wasteland and threatens limited remaining land resources Environment - international agreements:
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Extractions: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: periodic droughts Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources, roof storage tanks collect rainwater, but mostly dependent on a single, aging desalination plant; intensive phosphate mining during the past 90 years - mainly by a UK, Australia, and NZ consortium - has left the central 90% of Nauru a wasteland and threatens limited remaining land resources
Extractions: Nauru is a small oval-shaped island in the western Pacific Ocean, located just 42 kilometers (26 mi.) south of the Equator. It is one of three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Oceanthe others are Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati and Makatea in French Polynesiathough its phosphate reserves are nearly depleted. Phosphate mining in the central plateau has left a barren terrain of jagged coral pinnacles, up to 15 meters (49 ft.) high. A century of mining has stripped and devastated four-fifths of the total land area. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, exposed at low tide and dotted with pinnacles. The reef is bounded seaward by deep water, inside by a sandy beach. A 150-300-meter (492-984 ft.) wide fertile coastal strip lies landward from the beach. Coral cliffs surround the central plateau. The highest point of the plateau is 65 meters (213 ft.) above sea level. The only fertile areas are the narrow coastal belt, where there are coconut palms, pandanus trees and indigenous hardwoods, and the land surrounding Buada lagoon, where bananas, pineapples, and some vegetables are grown. Some secondary vegetation grows over the coral pinnacles.
Nauru Geography 2007, CIA World Factbook Nauru Geography 2007 http//www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/nauru/nauru_geography.html SOURCE 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/nauru/nauru_geography.html
Extractions: limited natural fresh water resources, roof storage tanks collect rainwater, but mostly dependent on a single, aging desalination plant; intensive phosphate mining during the past 90 years - mainly by a UK, Australia, and NZ consortium - has left the central 90% of Nauru a wasteland and threatens limited remaining land resources
Extractions: other: 100% (1998 est.) Irrigated land NA sq km Natural hazards periodic droughts Environment - current issues limited natural fresh water resources, roof storage tanks collect rainwater, but mostly dependent on a single, aging desalination plant; intensive phosphate mining during the past 90 years - mainly by a UK, Australia, and NZ consortium - has left the central 90% of Nauru a wasteland and threatens limited remaining land resources
Extractions: other: 100% (2005) Irrigated land: NA Natural hazards: periodic droughts Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources, roof storage tanks collect rainwater, but mostly dependent on a single, aging desalination plant; intensive phosphate mining during the past 90 years - mainly by a UK, Australia, and NZ consortium - has left the central 90% of Nauru a wasteland and threatens limited remaining land resources Environment - international agreements: party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Whaling
Geography Of Nauru - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia map of the island of Nauru Geography; Location Pacific Ocean Coordinates Area 21 km 2 (8.1 sq mi) Highest elevation 61 m (200 ft) Highest point unnamed http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Nauru
Extractions: map of the island of Nauru Geography Location Pacific Ocean Coordinates 0°32′S 166°55′E 0.533°S 166.917°E Area unnamed Country Nauru Largest city Yaren Demographics Population (as of 2007) Density Ethnic groups Nauruan people Nauru is a tiny phosphate rock island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean south of the Marshall Islands in Oceania Equator at coordinates 0°32′S 166°55′E 0.533°S 166.917°E . Nauru is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean — the others are Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati and Makatea in French Polynesia The climate is tropical with a monsoonial rainy season from November to February. A sandy beach rises to the fertile ring around raised coral reefs . The raised phosphate plateau ('Topside') takes up the central portion of the island. The highest point is 200 ft (61 m) above sea level, along the plateau rim. Nauru's only economically significant natural resources are phosphates , formed from guano deposits by seabirds over many thousands of years, and fisheries
Nauru - Education Resource - StudySphere Feedback = TOP Nauru Geography Location Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands Geographic coordinates 0 32 S, 166 55 E Map http://www.studysphere.com/education/Australia-Oceania-Nauru-6954.html
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Extractions: Geography Society Communications Transport ... Map of Nauru An oval-shaped island lying near the equator, Nauru is the smallest republic in the world Geography The Republic of Nauru comprises a small oval-shaped island in the western Pacific Ocean, Nauru lies 42km (26 miles) south of the equator. Its nearest neighbour is Ocean Island (Banaba, part of Kiribati), 305km (190 miles) to the East. It is 4,000km (2,485 miles) from Sydney. Area: Total land area 21 sq km (8.1 sq miles). Topography: Phosphate mining in the central plateau leaves a barren terrain of jagged coral pinnacles, up to 15m (49ft) high. A century of mining has stripped four-fifths of the total land area. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, exposed at low tide and dotted with pinnacles. The reef is bounded seaward by deep water, inside by a sandy beach. Landward from the beach lies a 150–300m (492-984ft) wide fertile coastal strip. Coral cliffs surround the central plateau. The highest point of the plateau is 65m (213ft) above sea level. Climate: The climate is tropical, with sea breezes. North-east trade winds blow from March to October. Day temperatures 24º-34ºC, average humidity 80%. Rainfall is erratic and heavy; average annual rainfall is 2,060mm. The monsoon season is November to February.
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Nauru Top of Page Location Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands Geographic coordinates 0 32 S, 166 55 E Map references Oceania http://www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/wofact98/174.htm
The History Of Nauru To find information other than history for Nauru then visit the Nauru Country Page. Nauru Government; Nauru People; Nauru Geography; Nauru Economy http://www.factrover.com/history/Nauru_history.html
Extractions: Nauru had little contact with Europeans until whaling ships and other traders began to visit in the 1830s. The introduction of firearms and alcohol destroyed the peaceful coexistence of the 12 tribes living on the island. A 10-year internal war began in 1878 and resulted in a reduction of the population from 1,400 (1843) to around 900 (1888). The island was allocated to Germany under the 1886 Anglo-German Convention. Phosphate was discovered a decade later and the Pacific Phosphate Company started to exploit the reserves in 1906, by agreement with Germany. Following the outbreak of World War I, the island was captured by Australian forces in 1914. After the war the League of Nations gave Britain, Australia, and New Zealand a trustee mandate over the territory. The three governments established the British Phosphate Commissioners, who took over the rights to phosphate mining.
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Extractions: other: 100% (2001) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: periodic droughts Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources, roof storage tanks collect rainwater, but mostly dependent on a single, aging desalination plant; intensive phosphate mining during the past 90 years - mainly by a UK, Australia, and NZ consortium - has left the central 90% of Nauru a wasteland and threatens limited remaining land resources
