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Quiz: Nauru

  1. What was the capital?

    • Yaren, the de facto capital
    • Washington, D.C
    • Road Town
    • Marigot
    Answer

    Yaren, the de facto capital — Capital: Yaren, the de facto capital.

  2. When was Nauru founded?

    • 31 January 1968, independence from Australian administration
    • 30 September 1966, independence from Britain
    • 27 February 1844, independence declared from Haiti
    • 25 June 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
    Answer

    31 January 1968, independence from Australian administration — Founded: 31 January 1968, independence from Australian administration.

  3. What form of government does Nauru have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • States of Deliberation legislature for the Bailiwick; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • Presidential republic
    • Federal republic with direct democracy; the presidency rotates yearly among seven councillors
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Nauru is a tiny Pacific island country, the world's smallest republic.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Nauru is a tiny Pacific island country, the world's smallest republic.