1. Nauru - Noun
2. Nauru - Proper noun
a small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles to the southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islands
an island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy
Source: WordNetAccording to The Independent the main reason for the obesity is result of the importation of Western foods. citation Economic indicators main Phosphate exports (in millions of tonnes) in Nauru from 1968–2001. Source: Internet
After much debate many of the immigrants were transported to Nauru, an arrangement known in Australia as the " Pacific Solution ". Source: Internet
After World War I, Nauru became a League of Nations mandate administered by Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Source: Internet
As noted above, offshore banking has been one arena into which Nauru has traversed, however, the rewards are limited by growing concern about the ethical parameters of this business. Source: Internet
By August 2004, a report by the Australian Centre for Independent Studies suggested that Nauru might consider relinquishing its independent status in favour of becoming an Australian territory. Source: Internet
During that period, Nauru faced the seizure of its assets if the country failed to honor its debt payments. Source: Internet