Nauru
Republic of Nauru
Micronesia · NRU
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Nauru
Nauru is a very small island nation where the draw is remoteness and a compact coastal loop rather than a list of headline sights. It works best as a short, simple visit with a focus on beaches and the island's interior plateau.
Popular For
Things To See
- Yaren
- Anibare Bay
- Command Ridge
- Buada Lagoon
- Moqua Well
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Services and accommodation are limited, so confirm arrangements well ahead.
- A short stay is usually enough to see the island loop and key spots.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Nauru.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Yaren
- Population
- 11,680
- Area
- 21 km²
- Region
- Micronesia
Languages
- English
- Nauru
Currency
Australian dollar ($)
AUD
1 USD = 1.38 AUD
Cost of Living (World Bank)
96.0
Price level index (US = 100)
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Yaren (0.55°S, 166.92°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
19/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 0/100
- Lived safety
- 54/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionUnknown
- Adoption recognition❓
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❓
- Legal gender recognition❓
- Conversion therapy ban❓
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.703
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.035
- 10-year change
- +0.063
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.955
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 0.0%
- Forest cover
- 0.0%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 2
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 3
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
24/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
57/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Nauru. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Nauru If you decide to travel to Nauru: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Nauru. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data