Capital: Yaren District Area: 21 sq km / 8 sq ml Language: Nauruan, English Currency: Australian Dollar Population: 12,570 Literacy rate: 99% Religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic Physical features: Tropical coral island plateau in south west Pacific, encircled by coral cliffs Ethnic distribution: About 87% of European origin (mostly British), about 9% Maori, 2% Pacific islander Exports: Phosphates