By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Where Is Nauru?
Why Doesn’t Nauru Have a Capital City?
- Nauru is so small that it doesn’t need a separate capital city. The entire island functions as one unit, and the government buildings are spread across different districts.
- Instead of a capital city, the government of Nauru operates mainly from Yaren, a district on the island’s southern coast. Yaren is home to the Parliament House, government offices, and the president’s residence, making it the de facto capital. However, it is not officially recognized as such.
- Nauru was under colonial rule for many years, first controlled by Germany, then Australia, Britain, and New Zealand before gaining independence in 1968. Unlike other nations, it never formally designated a capital city, and its small size made it unnecessary.
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