🇳🇷 Nauru

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Nauru is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean, within the Micronesian subregion of Oceania. Originally settled by Micronesians around 1000 BCE, it was later claimed by Germany in the late 19th century. Following World War I, Nauru became a League of Nations mandate administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The island's economy was historically dominated by phosphate mining, which brought significant wealth but also led to environmental degradation. Today, Nauru faces economic and environmental challenges as it seeks to diversify its economy and address the impacts of past mining activities.

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Trust Territory of Nauru

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