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Nauru

Republic of Nauru

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Nauru is grouped in Micronesia, within Oceania. Its capital listing is Yaren (de facto; no official capital). This page brings together commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalYaren (de facto; no official capital)
RegionOceania
ISO alpha-2NR
ISO alpha-3NRU
Currency code(s)AUD
Language code(s)en, na
Calling code(s)+674
Country-code TLD.nr
Area21 km²
Nauru has no officially designated capital; government offices are concentrated in the Yaren district.

Where is Nauru?

For broad geographic classification, Nauru is grouped under Oceania and the subregion Micronesia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Nauru?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is NR, while the three-letter code is NRU. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Nauru has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.