History of Nauru
The history of human activity in Nauru, an island country in the Pacific Ocean, began roughly 3,000 years ago when clans settled the island.
| History of Nauru | |
|---|---|
The flag of Nauru reflects the 12 original tribes that inhabited the country | |
| Historical Periods | |
| Pre-history | until 1888 |
| German Rule | 1888–1919 |
| Australia trust | 1920–1967 |
| Japanese Rule | 1942–45 |
| Republic | 1968–present |
| Major Events | |
| Phosphate originally found | 1900 |
| Collapse of phosphate industry | 2002 |
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