It's also the fattest country in the world - with over 90 per cent of Nauru's inhabitants classed as overweight or obese. With an area of just 21 square kilometres, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world, surpassing Vatican City and Monaco by a small fraction. Home to 12,000 people, this tiny island can be fully circled by car in just 30 minutes. Before decades of aggressive phosphate mining devastated its landscape, Nauru's vast mineral reserves briefly made it the world's richest nation per capita during the 1960s. Meanwhile, OD-N-Aiwo, a three-storey complex that stands as the tallest building in Nauru, offers a more affordable stay with easy access to a supermarket, coffee shop, bank and an ATM.

Source: Daily Mail April 03, 2026 05:17 UTC