BPC Administration Building

The former British Phosphate Commissioners (BPC) Administration Building in the Aiwo District is one of Nauru’s most significant historical landmarks. For decades, this structure served as the operational headquarters for the island's primary industry, managing the extraction and global export of high-grade phosphate. The building’s functional design reflects the era of British-Australian colonial administration that dominated Nauru's economic landscape throughout much of the 20th century. As the nerve center of the BPC, it stands as a symbol of the immense wealth generated by the mines, as well as the environmental legacy left behind by decades of intensive surface mining. Today, the building remains a silent witness to Nauru's past status as one of the world's wealthiest nations per capita. For history buffs, it provides a tangible link to the colonial era and the industrial history that reshaped the smallest island nation in the world.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

Baitsi is located in the north of Nauru and extends from the coast into the hilly interior.

Boe

Boe is a small but densely populated administrative district in southwest Nauru.

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Yaren

Yaren is the primary administrative district of Nauru and serves as the de facto capital.

Buada Historic Settlement

The fertile inland area around Buada Lagoon, a center for agriculture and settlement on the island for centuries.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Uaboe

Uaboe is a small coastal district in northwestern Nauru.

Anibare

Anibare is best known for the bay of the same name, which offers the island's finest swimming beach.

Ewa

Ewa is the northernmost point of Nauru.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

Arenibek

Arenibek is a small coastal settlement in the Anabar district.

History & landmarks

Yangor Cliffs

The Yangor Cliffs are rugged rock formations on the west coast.

Aiwo Pinnacles

The Aiwo Pinnacles are impressive remnants of the limestone structure on the west of the island.

Nauru Post Office

The main post office in Aiwo is a key institution for the island's communication.

Aiwo Civic Centre

The civic centre in Aiwo is a central hub for administrative and social events.

Central Pacific Bank

The Central Pacific Bank in Aiwo is Nauru's primary financial institution.

Centenary Complex

A complex of buildings built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of phosphate, now housing government offices.

Command Ridge

Command Ridge is the highest point in Nauru at 65 meters elevation.

Nature

Boe Coral Belt

The Boe Coral Belt is a narrow reef system on the west of the island.

Aiwo Mangroves

Isolated mangrove patches can be found in protected zones along the Aiwo coast.

More places

Aiwo Historic Church

One of the oldest parishes on the island, whose buildings reflect missionary activity and cultural change.

Aiwo Port

The Aiwo Port is the primary maritime gateway for the island's foreign trade and supplies.

Old Phosphate Cantilever

A massive steel structure on the coast once used for loading ships with phosphate, defining Nauru's economic history.

Phosphate Cantilevers

These distinctive cantilever structures allow cargo ships to be loaded directly off the coast.

Nauru Utilities Corporation (NUC)

NUC is the sole provider of electricity and water on the island.

Boe Coastal Flora

The flora of Boe includes a variety of beach morning glories and low-lying coastal plants.

RONPHOS Headquarters

The RONPHOS center coordinates all phosphate extraction on Nauru.

Japanese Hospital Ruins

Remains of a Japanese army medical facility, built in the island's interior during the Pacific War.