- That is the smallest republic in the world

- Phosphate

- Fisheries

- Lunar Landscape

- Japanese wrecks and remnants of the occupation during the Second World War

- Nauru is the only country in the world does not have an official capital.

On the island is dominated by tropical climate, hot and humid.

Monsoon blowing from the sea between November and February causes heavy rain. The average annual temperature is 27 ° C. Progressive process of global warming leads to higher sea levels, flooding which threatens the future of the island. Therefore introduced a special program of environmental protection. There is also a high risk of earthquakes and tsunamis.

The best time to visit the islands is the period from May to October.

Island ethnic groups reside with the individual style of dance, music, art and craft their own. Still alive are the original customs and beliefs, reflected in an imaginary land of ghosts, strongly linked with the culture of Nauru.

58% of the population are indigenous inhabitants of the country - Nauruan people, 26% are Mikronezyjczycy, 8% are Chinese, while a further 8% are Filipinos and people of European descent.

A large proportion of the population were located on a narrow strip of coastline.

Christianity is the dominant religion on the island (about. Two thirds are Protestant, one third is Roman Catholic). In addition, there is a small number of Pentecostals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, followers of Chinese religions and the Baha'i faith. Although no official state religion and constitutional assurances of religious freedom prohibits the government of Nauru religious practices of Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons.

Nauruan people are extremely nice, polite and hospitable. Their way of life is laughter, fun and joy, which can be seen at every step. The social structure is visible division of responsibilities between women and men, because they occupy all important positions and exercise political functions. Many elements of the label has been borrowed from Australia, as well as with the original beliefs nauruańskich. Religious and national holidays are celebrated in a festival to unite people through dance, fun and singing. Local music is very rhythmic, so it is an integral part of their lives. Customs and rituals cultivated on the island are an expression of their identity and pride.

All drug offenses, and homosexuality are strictly punished on the island.

English is widely spoken in government and education.

97% of the population

Nauruańskim language spoken only indigenous inhabitants of the island. But they say also is fluent in English as their native language.

On entry to the country a valid passport is required,

30-day visa (except transit passengers), a return ticket and proof of accommodation. There is also the exit fee amounting to $ 25 Australian, which zwolnionieni are transit passengers, crew members, persons with written authorization from the Ministry of Justice of Nauru, and children under 12 years of age.

The National Tourism Office

Ms. Limay Uera

Director of Tourism

Department of Economic Development

Telephone: (674) 444-3181 ext. 310

Facsimile: (674) 444-3891

E-mail: nto@cenpac.net.nr & naurutourism@cenpac.net.nr

South Pacific Tourism Organisation in Fiji

Street address: Level 3, FNPF Place,

343-359 Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji

Postal address: PO Box 13119, Suva, Fiji

Tel: (679) 330 4177.

Consulate General of the Republic of Nauru in Australia

Level 7, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

Tel: (03) 9664 4600.

E-mail: nauruconsulate@yahoo.com.au

No diplomatic mission in Poland.

Lack of Polish Embassy in the country.

Nearest Embassy is located in Canberra (Australia):

7 Turra Street, Yarralumla

ACT 2600, Australia

Phone: (+61-2) 6272 1000

Fax: (+61-2) 6273 3184

Tel. on call: (+61) 411 540 466

When leaving the country a charge of EUR 25 AUD airport.

There is a risk of getting dengue, hepatitis A and typhoid. Nauru presents a very low level of health care, yet medical services are expected to pay immediate. A major problem is the lack of medical specialists, and therefore heavier cases are sent to Australia by air. On the island there are only two hospitals: General Hospital Nauru Yaren intended for residents and the Nauru Phosphate Corporation Hospital - only to employees Nauruan phosphate Corporation.

Travelers staying in areas recently infected yellow fever, tuberculosis and hepatitis B must be vaccinated or have a certificate of completion of vaccination.

It is necessary to take out full insurance (primarily health). Attention is drawn to the option of escape, because in the absence of transport cost from the island is 40 thousand. AUD.

Emergency calls:

118 or 117

Nauru General Hospital:

674 - 555 - 4302

Drinking tap water is acceptable, but it is advisable to use bottled water, which is publicly available.

Due to the lack of fresh fruit and vegetable production on its own, residents are forced to eat processed food imports, which contributes to the bulk of cases of diabetes.

Travel to the island are generally smooth and free from hazards. However, it should be considered in the packs of wild dogs, dangerous whirls of water and the extremely sharp edges of coral reefs. During the rainy season (November - II), there is a major risk of cyclones.

Lack of international conflicts

Emergency calls:

118 or 117

Please be aware of the possible threat of terrorist attacks. Particularly vulnerable are civilians and places frequented by tourists.

Nauru is an island, so communication with the rest of the world takes place mainly by air.

Our Airline (otherwise known as Air Nauru) is the national air operator on the island, which offers connections to Brisbane by the Honiara (Solomon Islands), Gilbert Islands (Kribati), Majuro (Marshall Islands), Pohnpei, Manila, Guam, Tarawa, Suwa - Nadi, Fiji, Melbourne and Sydney.

Approximate flight time from Brisbane to Nauru is

5 hours 45 minutes (one hour stopover in Honiara).

The airport is located near the parliament building in Yaren.

Facilities: Shops, Chinese restaurant, buses to the city.

Directions to the country by train is not possible.

Directions to the country by bus is not possible.

Directions to the country by car is not possible.

Directions to the country by other means of transport is impossible.

Nauru Pacific Line ships carry goods (eg. food) and run between Nauru and Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Internal air transport is impossible, because the island has only one airport.

No passenger service. Railway connections are used to transport phosphate.

On average, every hour shuttle buses around the island.

Children are delivered to a special education school bus.

There is the possibility of renting a car for example. Capelle from a local supermarket, but is required to have the International Driving. Roads are poor quality, so you should be very careful. Speed limit is 50 km / h and should rather avoid driving at night because of young, drunk drivers. On the island, left hand drive, so learning how to keep cars from driving on the right side may take several hours.

The island can easily go on foot, although it is possible to use the services of taxis or rent a bicycle.

Internet cafe located in the Civic Centre in the district Aiwo District.

One post office is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.

Nauru orbits the 19-mile route. There are also several kilometers of roads leading into the island to Buada and mining areas.

Australian AUD $ 1 = 100 cents

Banknotes: $ 5, $ 10, $ 20, $ 50, $ 100

Coins: 5 ¢, 10 ¢, 20 ¢, 50 ¢, $ 1 and 2

Credit cards are rarely accepted. There are no ATMs, so the money can be exchanged only in the bank Aiwo District. Earlier buying Australian dollars.

Exit fee - 25 AUD

Bread - 2 AUD

Butter - 2.80 AUD

Juice - 3 AUD

Can fish - 3 AUD

Spam - 4.50 AUD

On the island there are many shops and supermarkets, the largest of which is Capelle. Goods are, however, poor quality, therefore it is advisable to buy essential products before leaving.

Shops are open from Monday to Friday (9:00 - 17:00) and on Saturdays, Sundays (9:00 - 13:00).

Traditionally, branded clothing brand Nauru m.in. the perfect shirt to wear in the tropics.

People over the age of 16 may import without payment of duty:

• 400 cigarettes / 50 cigars / 450 g of tobacco

• Three bottles of alcoholic beverages

(Only if the person is 21 years)

Prohibition of importation:

- Explosives

- Firearms

- Drugs

- Pornographic films and literature

Prohibited exports:

- Monuments Nauru (without permission)

- Drugs

- Firearms

- Pornography

Perfumes and movies may be exported only in reasonable quantities.

Bank of Nauru:

PO Box 289, Civic Centre, Nauru

Tel: 444 3238/444 3267/444 3241

Fax: 444 3203

On Nauru are only two hotels:

- From-N-Aiwo District Hotel

- Menen Hotel

Definitely cheaper and more choice for tourists is from N-Aiwo District Hotel - but this is combined with the comfort of a lower rate.

The second hotel is definitely a higher level - has casyno and a bar - but this is associated with correspondingly higher costs.

Lack of hostels on the island.

There are no campgrounds on the island.

No other forms of accommodation.

Menen Hotel: ok. 70 - 200 AUD / day

IP-N-Aiwo District Hotel: ok. 50 AUD / day

Prices may vary depending on the season.

Due to the frequent droughts, impacts of mining and poor soil, almost all food products available on the island are imported from Australia. The exception is fish and sometimes beef. No fresh fruit, vegetables, and when the need to eat processed food contributes to increased incidence of diabetes.

The restaurants served international cuisine, most Chinese

Fish with rice is the most popular meal on the island.

Especially recommended are the coconut desserts (mousses, ice cream, shake).

On the island there is only one bar in the Hotel Menen. Where beer is served in the Australian and most international spirits.

The choice of places where you can eat is very limited.

On the island there are two restaurants in the Menen Hotel and located next to the airport restaurant, Reynaldo's - Oriental cuisine.

Niepraktykowane.

Drinking tap water is acceptable, but it is advisable to use bottled water, which is publicly available.

During trips to the area it is necessary to draw attention to the remnants of the Japanese occupation, which are a testament to living history of this country. Lazy can spend a nice time at the most beautiful beach on the island. However, advisable to take active part in the game fishing or try your hand at diving.

In Yaren are the remains of the Japanese occupation during World War II m.in. kept firearms and numerous bunkers.

You can visit the ruins of the former presidential house, which was burnt down in 2001 at the initiative of the local mafia, the discontent of the then government.

The most popular sporting activity is an Australian football and athletics. Equally well-known sport is weightlifting, where the multiple medal was later president of the republic Marcus Stephen.

Local Australian football matches take place on all Saturdays. It is also necessary to highlight the training team of Nauru in weightlifting, in which discipline it relates international success.

Anibore Bay

The most beautiful beach on the island, giving you an opportunity to delight in the beautiful weather and clear waters of the Pacific.

Please pay attention to the dangerous currents.

Command Ridge

The highest point of Nauru, which overlooks the entire island. There you can still find abandoned rusted guns of the Japanese during World War II, communications bunker, where you can see the Japanese statement.

The lunar landscape of the island

Pretending to be a walking tour can be closer look at the remains of many years of mining activities.

Well Moqua

Underground lake with an area of 0.2 ha and an average depth of 2.5 m. In the neighborhood there are caves.

1 January - New Year

January 31 - Independence Day

Movable feasts - Easter

May 17 - Day of Constitution of Nauru

October 26 - Day Angam

(Celebration and triumph over adversity, in spite of the Nauruan people still exists)

December 25 - December 26 - Christmas

In addition to Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter, the island hosts many non-religious festivals, during which Nauru vibrant.

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- Creams with UV filter

- Sunglasses

- Clothing with light, natural fabrics

- Comfortable shoes

- Basic food