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  Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Nauru
Nauru is a tiny island republic in the South Pacific Ocean, formerly known as Pleasant Island.
Nauru is a special member of the Commonwealth and joined the United Nations as a member state in 1999.
Nauru is a small phosphate rock island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands.
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  Nauru
Nauru is a tiny island republic in the South Pacific Ocean, formerly known as Pleasant Island.
Nauru is a special member of the Commonwealth and joined the United Nations as a member state in 1999.
Nauru is a small phosphate rock island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands.
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 Culture of Nauru
The displacement of the conventional Culture of Nauru by contemporary western influences is very clearly visible on the island.
The language of Nauru, Nauri language is a mixture of those of the neighbouring islands.
A Nauru national football team exists, however the federation is not yet recognised by the OFC or FIFA.
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 Culture of Nauru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The displacement of the conventional Culture of Nauru by contemporary western influences is very clearly visible on the island.
The language of Nauru, Nauri, is a mixture of those of the neighbouring islands.
A Nauru national soccer team exists, however the federation is not yet recognised by the OFC or FIFA.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Nauru   (636 words)

  
 NAURU Information on Government, People, History, Economy, Environment, Development
Nauru joins the call on the concern countries to observe their obli­gations under the nuclear non­proliferation treaty and to allow the IAEA to inspect and verify that indeed nuclear weapons are not being developed.
Nauru bears all the unique charac­teristics of a small island states derived from our smallness both in land area and population, remote­ness and vulnerability to exoge­nous forces, be it man-made or natural.
Nauru has submitted its comments, passed new laws in March of this year repealing the registration of offshore banks and included a sun­set clause that would come into effect 30 to 180 days, as the case maybe, from the date when the law came into force (27 March 2003) whereby the licenses are termi­nated.
www.un.int /nauru/statement58unga_001.html   (2208 words)

  
 Nauru information - Search.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Nauru (pronounced /næˈuː.ɹuː/), officially the Republic of Nauru, is an island nation in the Micronesian South Pacific.
Nauru was admitted to the Asian Development Bank in 1991 and to the UN in 1999.
Nauru's climate is hot and extremely humid year-round, because of the proximity of the land to the Equator and the ocean.
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 Nauru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The first European to arrive Captain John Fearn in 1798 but Nauru continued as an independent society reigned by a king (the most was King Auweyida) until it was annexed by Germany in 1888 to German New Guinea.
Nauru's climate is extremely muggy all year because of its proximity to the Equator.
The island's traditional culture is all but Nauru is considered to be one of most Westernized of the Pacific islands.
www.freeglossary.com /Nauru   (838 words)

  
 Culture of Nauru - History and ethnic relations, Urbanism, architecture, and the use of space
Nauru is a single, almost circular island, 37 miles (60 kilometers) south of the equator.
Before mining commenced, the people of Nauru used the interior of the island as a means of crossing from one coast to the other and as a source of food and recreation.
Nauru is an expensive place to live, as almost all necessities have to be imported, although water is now obtained from a desalinization plant.
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 people of the pacific nauru social studies
Nauru's phosphate deposits began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium; the island was occupied by Australian forces in World War I. Nauru achieved independence in 1968 and joined the UN in 1999.
Many indigenous cultural practices have followed suit, and one form of culture is now beamed into homes from Television New Zealand through TV aerials or satellite dishes, of which there are plenty.
This was a time when their culture, customs and lifestyle had not been excessively disrupted by the phosphate mining and the brutal Japanese occupation during World War 2.
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 Nauru: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
Nauru appealed to the International Court of Justice to compensate for the damage from almost a century of phosphate strip-mining by foreign companies.
Nauru - Nauru Nauru, officially Republic of Nauru, atoll and independent republic (2005 est.
Nauru - Map of Nauru & articles on flags, geography, history, statistics, disasters current events, and international relations.
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 NAURU, Travel and Tourism: Permanent Mission of the Republic of Nauru to the United Nations
Nauru was the leader in opening up the glories of the Central Pacific to travellers by estabilshing the region's first modern international airline.
Nauru is unique in regards to fishing as it is surrounded by very deep water and most pelagic species can be caught a stone throw from the reef.
Air Nauru is the national airlines of the country and connect it with Pohnpei, Manila, Guam, Tarawa, Suva-Nadi, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
www.un.int /nauru/tourism.html   (486 words)

  
 Nauru - Republic of Nauru - Naoero, the Pleasant Island, Micronesia - South Pacific
Nauru - Republic of Nauru - Naoero, the Pleasant Island, Micronesia - South Pacific
Premier institution of tertiary education in the Pacific region, jointly owned by the governments of twelve island countries, USP is an international centre of excellence for teaching, research and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life.
The mining of phosphate on the island of Nauru, located in a remote corner of the Pacific Ocean, has devastated the island environmentally and has created financial, legal, and cultural problems for the islanders.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/nauru.htm   (568 words)

  
 Living Images: The politics of culture - NI 98 - Worlds in collision
The ancient cultures of Brazil's isolated Amerindians are as delicate as the perfect gaudy orchids that bloom and die unseen in the silent Amazonian wilderness.
Over the centuries their culture has been swamped by the Hindu majority, but they were able to retreat into jungle and hilly areas and develop outside the caste society.
Nauru is a treasure island in the western Pacific - with hordes of the world's finest phosphate of lime buried in an area just 21 kilometres square.
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 Wikinfo | Nauru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
In 2001 Nauru became host to approximately 1,000 asylum seekers, mostly Afghan, who were intercepted while attempting to enter Australia illegally.
Nauru reportedly received about $10 million in assistance from Australia in exchange for agreeing to house the refugees while their asylum applications are adjudicated.
During 2002 Nauru severed diplomatic recognition with Taiwan and signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
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 Culture of Nauru - TheBestLinks.com - Football (soccer), FIFA, Guam, January 31, ...
Culture of Nauru - TheBestLinks.com - Football (soccer), FIFA, Guam, January 31,...
Culture of Nauru, Football (soccer), FIFA, Guam, January 31, Nauru...
Radio Nauru has collected numerous recordings of local people's music.
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 Top20Nauru.com - Your Top20 Guide to Nauru!
The Republic of Nauru (pronounced /næˈuː.ɹuː/), formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island republic in the South Pacific Ocean.
The first European to arrive was Captain John Fearn in 1798, but Nauru continued as an independent island society, reigned by a king (the most widely known being King Auweyida), until it was annexed by Germany in 1888 to German New Guinea.
Nauru's climate is extremely humid year-round because of its proximity to the Equator.
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 nauru
She praised the treatment so far by Nauru of those on a hunger strike and said Australia was anxious to meet all its commitments under the bilateral agreement covering the detention centre.
He said the Nauru justice minister had refused to waive a 28-day delay to allow for a character background check to be made on the Australian lawyers intending to appear in their courts.
She is the PR lady in Australia for the Republic of Nauru and, unlike the decrepit republic for which she speaks, she is a vision with her gleaming blonde hair, snazzy tailoring and killer shoes.
www.gaiaguys.net /nauru.htm   (16034 words)

  
 IIS: Nauru
Nauru a small island in Oceania will be the site of where the castaways will have to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other.
Nauru has a tropical climate with an average daily temperature of 24-34 Celsius, with an average humidity of 80%.
When firearms and alcohol was introduced to the islanders, their peaceful co-existence was destroyed when a war broke out lasting 10 years, reducing the population of the island by 500.
www.geocities.com /internetislandsurvivor/nauru.html   (557 words)

  
 Nauru - Gurupedia
1798, but Nauru continued as an independent island society, reigned by a king (the most known was King Auweyida), until it was annexed by Germany in 1888 to German New Guinea.
United Nations, which saw Nauru continue under administration by Australia until independence in 1968.
Nauru's climate is extremely muggy all year round because of its proximity to the
www.gurupedia.com /n/na/nauru.htm   (713 words)

  
 Resources on the Nauru
Nauru currently houses a refugee detention center, under the...
The Republic of Nauru (pronounced nah-OO-roo), formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island republic in the South Pacific Ocean.
It is one of the world's smallest independent countries both in terms of population and land area and the smallest independent republic in both terms.
www.mongabay.com /indigenous_ethnicities/pacific/Nauru.html   (1067 words)

  
 Culture and Development - knowledge, collaboration, information, partnerships
Ending the social and cultural practice of FGM/C needs to be the result of a collective decision of the community - enabled by a change in attitude, an understanding of the issues of gender and human rights, and an awareness of the inherent dangers of maternal and child mortality.
UNESCO was designed “to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science, and culture.” It plays a key role in international development, leading the United Nations family of organizations in the fields of education, natural and engineering sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and inf.
Preserving Cultural Diversity is As Important Preserving Bio-Diversity.
topics.developmentgateway.org /culture   (678 words)

  
 Guidez.net: Nauru
Nauru's phosphate deposits began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium; the island was occupied by Australian forces in World.....
Nauru is the poor little rich kid of the Pacific.
Culture When the Germans annexed the place in 1888, they had no time for the islanders' dancing and were quick to ban it.
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 What's Left for Nauru | Sprol
Before the mining Nauru was a lush tropical island that made a perfect resting and nesting spot for migratory birds.
For a while Nauru was the wealthiest nation in the South Pacific, boasting at one point $17,500 per capita GDP (it had dropped to $3,450 by 1999).
The highest point on Nauru is 61 meters, and there are portions of the island that, if restored, would be habitable when land of the coastal plane is swallowed by the rising sea.
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 nauru - Ask.com Web Search
NEWS: Nauru Admitted to U.N. - 6/27/99 Nauruan Nauruan is one of the least known languages of Micronesia.
Nauru is an island republic of about 9,300 people in the western Pacific Ocean some 1,200 miles northeast of Papua New Guinea and one of the...
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Nauru to the United Nations in New York, with a history of Nauru's membership and participation in the UN,...
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 Nauru Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Despite the colourful reef surrounding the island, the waters of Nauru are too dangerous for diving.
When To Go Nauru is always hot and humid, with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Bluelist it › If you want your list to be considered for the Nauru book, use the keyword 'highlight'.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/nauru   (199 words)

  
 Nauru - Photos, Maps, Videos, Flags, Facts, More -- National Geographic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Nauru is a small, oval-shaped island in the western Pacific.
Germany annexed Nauru in 1888, and Australia took it over in 1914.
After World War II it was a joint trust territory of Australia, Britain, and New Zealand until it became independent in 1968.
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 Living in Nauru, Part of the Pacific Islands Profile @ EscapeArtist.com
Nauru - a Tax Haven - Nauru - a Tax Haven - Information about the republic's status as a potential tax haven.
Nauru president places first call on new island phone system - Nauru president places first call on new island phone system - The telephone system in Nauru.
Phosphate mining in Nauru - Phosphate mining in Nauru - Case study of the damage caused by mining.
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 Nauru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The main article on politics and government of Nauru is Politics of Nauru.
There is a state-owned television station, Nauru Television (NTV) which broadcasts programmes from New Zealand, and there is a state-owned non-commercial radio station, Radio Nauru, which carries items from Radio Australia and the BBC.
Nauru's two best tennis players, David Detudamo and his sister Angelita Detudamo, are currently under athletic scholarships in the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nauru   (3528 words)

  
 Web Directory » Web Directory » Regional » Oceania » Nauru » Society and Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Ethnologue - Languages of Nauru - Information about the living languages of the country including population, region, classification, dialects and alternate names.
Nauru: A Middle Ground During World War II - Nauru's involvement in World War II.
Republik Naoero [Nauru] Forum Chat Room - A bulletin board hosted at Delphi with messages and chat in Nauruan and English.
www.dcpages.com /DC_ODP/?c=Regional/Oceania/Nauru/Society_and_Culture   (174 words)

  
 Nauru Books
Nauru Books - what is written about this location
Case Concerning Certain Phosphate Lands in Nauru (Nauru VS. Australia):Preliminary Objections Judgment of 26 June 1..
Additional travel guides are available in ten languages at wikitravel.org.
www.world66.com /australiaandpacific/nauru/books   (70 words)

  
 fiji people oceanic social studies
Fiji is the envy of its South Pacific neighbors.
There is something here for everyone - gorgeous palm-fringed beaches, uninhabited coral islands and crystal clear lagoons, truly beautiful coral reefs, lush tropical rainforest with high mountains and a traditional village-orientated culture.
Fiji Culture and Religion - Cultural Ceremonies and the Fijian Language
www.archaeolink.com /fiji_people_oceanic_social_studi.htm   (332 words)

  
 Excite UK - Regional - Oceania - Nauru - Society and Culture
Buy Culture Society from over 8,000 UK consumer rated stores.
Results of a focus group in Nauru asking people''s views of their society.
Detailed information on Nauru including contemporary and historical perspectives as well as historical picture galleries and traditional Nauru images of village life, phosphate mining and World War 2 battle for Nauru.
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