Republic of Nauru

Wealth and National Well-Being

World Factbook: "Revenues of this tiny island traditionally have come from exports of phosphates. Few other resources exist, with most necessities being imported, mainly from Australia, its former occupier and later major source of support."

Estimated per capita GDP
2005: $5,000
2001: $5,000.

Unemployment rate
2004: 90%

Infant mortality (deaths before the age of one year per 1,000 live births)
2011: 8.66 deaths
2010: 9.08
2008: 9.3
2005: 9.95

Average life expectancy at birth
2011:65.35 years
2010: 64.57 years
2008: 63.81
2005: 62.73

People

Population:
July 2011, 9,322

Births and deaths per 1,000 population
2011: births 27.78, deaths 6.11

Geography

Island in the South Pacific, near the equator and about 775 miles northeast of the Solomon Islands. Roughly 5 by 6.5 kilometers or 3 by 4 miles. The world's smallest independent republic

Government

Acquired independence from Australia in 1968 and joined the United Nations in 1999.

Presidents are elected by the island's unicameral parliament, for a three-year term. Parliament has eighteen seats.

Defense is a responsibility of Australia.

SOURCES:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/