Nauru is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is the smallest island nation in the world, with a total land area of only 21 square kilometers. It is located east of the Solomon Islands and north of New Caledonia. Nauru is a phosphate-rich country, and its economy is heavily dependent on phosphate mining. The population of Nauru is around 11, 000 people, and the official language is Nauruan.