There is nowhere like Nauru
July 22nd 2008 There is nowhere like Nauru. It is a fascinating place but its recent history has been rather tumultuous.
A very brief history - Nauru was inhabited by Micronesian and Polynesian people around 3000 years ago. Nauru was annexed by Germany in 1888 and phosphate was discovered in 1900. After WW1, Australia, New Zealand the UK became trustees of the island. Japanese forces occupied Nauru during W
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