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Nauru: Background & Country Profile

Introduction Nauru

Background:
Nauru's phosphate deposits began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium; the island was occupied by Australian forces in World War I. Nauru achieved independence in 1968 and joined the UN in 1999. Nauru is the world's smallest independent republic.

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Source: The CIA World Fact Book 2003

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