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- Australasia
- Nauru
Nauru
Nauru is an unremarkable 16 square mile (21km) Micronesian
island, just south of the equator, with a remarkable recent past.
Until recently, phosphate mines gave the islanders one of the
highest per capita incomes in the world. When the mines were
exhausted the island was strip-mined for trace amounts to provide
some export revenue. Left with an environmentally ravaged land and
little source of income the nation was awarded recompense from
Australia.
Nauru then became a shelter for money laundering before
international pressure closed this door as well. The latest scheme
to generate sustainable income for the island has seen Nauru become
an Australian detention centre. Illegal Asian emigrants are kept on
the island as an international legal grey area as Nauru received
aid from Australia for the service.
For tourists interested in old mines, money laundering, or
detention facilities flights arrive twice a week from Australia.
Like many of the Micronesian islands Nauru has picturesque palm
lined beaches. Deep sea fishing, bird watching and diving are also
possible for tourists.
For others, the island's little novelties might be reason to
visit. Nauru is the smallest independent republic and is the least
populous of United Nation members. Its people are also among the
world's most obese. Unless on specific agendas, most tourists
wouldn't find Nauru particularly worth visiting.
Information & Facts
Customs
Nauruan social values are largely family-based, with respect and
deference being shown to elders. Social mores are also bolstered by
a strong Christian ethos, and visitors should not be surprised to
hear prayers at most public gatherings. Nauru's social etiquette
has been increasingly influenced by that of Australia, and so
western tourists to the island nation should find most of the basic
forms of social interaction quite familiar.
Duty Free
Travellers to Nauru age 16 and older may import up to 200
cigarettes and 500g tobacco. Those 21 and older may import two
litres of liquor. Firearms, explosives, drugs, weapons and
pornographic materials are prohibited.
Passport Visa
All foreign passengers to Nauru must hold (i) confirmed
return/onward tickets, (ii) the necessary travel documentation for
their next destination, (iii) proof of sufficient funds to cover
their expenses while in the country, and (iv) proof of confirmed
accommodation in Nauru. Note that a yellow fever vaccination
certificate is required (even for transit passengers), if arriving
in Nauru within six days of leaving or transiting through an
infected area. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport
has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date
of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials
often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and
official sources.