Nauru Airport Terminal

The Nauru International Airport terminal in the Yaren District is the sole aviation gateway connecting the world's smallest island republic to the Pacific region. The airport is unique due to its single runway that spans nearly the entire width of the island, requiring local roads to be closed with level crossings whenever an aircraft operates. The terminal serves as the hub for Nauru Airlines, providing essential links to Australia, Fiji, and Kiribati. Its location is remarkable, situated directly opposite the Parliament House and other government offices, highlighting the extreme land scarcity on the island. As Nauru relies heavily on air freight for medical supplies, post, and fresh food, the terminal is a lifeline for the local population. Landing here features a dramatic view of the narrow coastal strip squeezed between the phosphate-rich central plateau and the vast blue of the Pacific Ocean.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

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

Yaren

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

Boe

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

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

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

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast 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.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district of Nauru.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

History & landmarks

Yaren Police Station

The police station in Yaren is the headquarters for Nauru's police force.

Centenary Complex

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

Parliament House of Nauru

The Parliament House in Yaren is the political heart of the island nation.

Moqua Well

Moqua Well is a small underground lake in a limestone cave in Yaren.

Old State House

The historic official residence of the President of Nauru, a symbol of political sovereignty since independence in 1968.

Moqua Caves

The Moqua Caves are a branching system of underground passages in coral limestone.

BPC Administration Building

The former headquarters of the British Phosphate Commissioners, who controlled mining for decades.

Nature

Boe Coral Belt

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

More places

Naoero Museum

Nauru's national museum, housing artifacts related to island history, phosphate mining, and World War II.

Civil Administration Ruins

The remains of administration buildings from the League of Nations mandate period, destroyed during World War II.

Nauru Solar Plant

This solar facility is a central component of Nauru's renewable energy strategy.

POW Memorial

A memorial dedicated to the memory of Nauruan civilians and foreign prisoners who suffered during the Japanese occupation.

Yaren Greenbelt

The Yaren Greenbelt consists of maintained green spaces and avenues lined with tropical trees.

Boe Coastal Flora

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

Interior Lowland

This lower-lying area in the island's interior is surrounded by the higher edges of the coral plateau.

Japanese Hospital Ruins

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