Languages: Nauruan 93% (official, a distinct Pacific Island language), English 2% (widely understood, spoken, and used for most government and commercial purposes)
Religions: Protestant 60.4% (includes Nauru Congregational 35.7%, Assembly of God 13%, Nauru Independent Church 9.5%), Roman Catholic 33%, other 3.7%, none 1.8%, unspecified 1.1%
Formal name: Republic of Nauru
Alternate names: Naoero, Republic of Nauru, Ripublik Naoero, Trust Territory of Nauru
Government type: parliamentary republic
Leaders: chief of state and head of government: President Baron WAQA
Capital: no official capital; government offices in Yaren District
Administrative divisions: 14 districts
GDP per capita (PPP): $14,800 (2015 est.)
Exports: phosphates
Imports: food, fuel, manufactures, building materials, machinery