Nauru at its true size
Nauru covers 21 km², number 233 of 235 by area. Home to 12,025 people (2025). Sitting near the equator, it is one of the few places Mercator gets almost right.
Equal-area projection · Natural Earth 50m
| Area | 21 km² Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Population | 12,025 World Bank, 2025 |
| Density | 573 per km² |
| Capital | Yaren District |
| Region | Micronesia, Oceania |
| Status | Independent state |
| Coast | Has a coastline |
| Codes | NR · NRU · 520 |
Countries of a similar size
- San Marino0.34×Nauru is 2.9 times smaller than San Marino.
- Liechtenstein0.13×Nauru is 7.62 times smaller than Liechtenstein.
- Marshall Islands0.12×Nauru is 8.62 times smaller than Marshall Islands.
- Monaco10.5×Nauru is 10.5 times larger than Monaco.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis0.08×Nauru is 12.8 times smaller than Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- Maldives0.07×Nauru is 14.2 times smaller than Maldives.
How many times does Nauru fit into…
- Russia: about 813114 times
- Canada: about 475460 times
- United States: about 467937 times
Questions about Nauru
- How big is Nauru?
- Nauru covers 21 km², which makes it number 233 of 235 countries and territories by area. About 12,025 people live there (2025), 573 per km².
- Is Nauru bigger than San Marino?
- Nauru is 2.9 times smaller than San Marino. Nauru: 21 km²; San Marino: 61 km².
- How much does the Mercator map distort Nauru?
- Nauru lies close to the equator, so Mercator draws it at nearly its true size. It is the countries far from the equator that Mercator inflates.
- Does Nauru have land borders?
- No. Nauru has no land neighbours; every border is a coastline.