Nauru Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
country in Oceania
About Nauru
In the local language the island is known asNaoero, though the name is of unknown origin. Nauru is a simplification of the name byBritish colonisers. The island has also been known by the names Pleasant Island, Nawodo, and Onawero. Nauru was first settled around 3,000 years ago by twelve Micronesian and Polynesian peoples. Those twelve tribes divided the island into twelve parts; today this is symbolised by the twelve-pointed star in Nauru's national flag (the yellow line represents the Equator and the blue space the Pacific Ocean). The original inhabitants lived on fishing and even turned the lagoon in the middle of the island into a fish farm. The first European to set foot on the island was the British commander John Fearn in 1798. The natives had a good relationship with the European s
Top Attractions in Nauru
Explore the best things to see and do in Nauru:
- ★Aiwo Harbour
- ★Anibare Bay
- ★Buada Lagoon
- ★Command Ridge
- ★Equatorial Gamefishing Charters
- ★Government buildings
- ★Nauru Museum
- ★The interior of the island
Where to Eat in Nauru
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anibare
- 🍴Antinas
- 🍴Fast food kiosk
- 🍴Kasuo
- 🍴Oriental
- 🍴Reynaldo's
Where to Stay in Nauru
- 🏨Capelle & Partner Ewa Lodge
- 🏨Menen Hotel
- 🏨Od'n Aiwo Hotel
Nauru Travel Guide Sections
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