Nauru - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Nauru, it was the island name may derive from the Nauruan word "anaoero" meaning "I go to the beach"; the former name, Pleasant Island, came from British navigator John Frean, who visited in 1798. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 14 districts; Aiwo, Anabar, Anetan, Anibare, Baitsi, Boe, Buada, Denigomodu, Ewa, Ijuw, Meneng, Nibok, Uaboe, Yaren
National symbols
Frigatebird, calophyllum flower.
The flag
The National flag of Nauru has .
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The National Anthem
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More about the government of Nauru
| Date of Independence | 31 January 1968 (from the Australia-, NZ-, and UK-administered UN trusteeship) |
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| National holiday | Independence Day, 31 January (1968) |
| Legal system | mixed system of common law based on the English model and customary law |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Effective 29 January 1968 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by Parliament; passage requires two-thirds majority vote of Parliament; amendments to constitutional articles, such as the republican form of government, protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, the structure and authorities of the executive and legislative branches, also require two-thirds majority of votes in a referendum |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023) |
| Head of government | President David ADEANG (since 30 October 2023) |
| Cabinet | Cabinet appointed by the president from among members of Parliament |
| Election/appointment process | president indirectly elected by Parliament for 3-year term (eligible for a second term) |
| Most recent election date | 30 October 2023 |
| Election results | 2023: David ADEAGN elected president over Delvin THOMA, 10-8 2022: Russ KUN elected president unopposed |
| Expected date of next election | 2026 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | Parliament |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 19 (all directly elected) |
| Electoral system | Plurality/majority |
| Term in office | 3 years |
| Most recent election date | 9/24/2022 |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 10.5% |
| Expected date of next election | September 2025 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and several justices) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Judges appointed by the president to serve until age 65 |
| Subordinate courts | District Court, Family Court |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Lara Erab DANIEL (since 13 January 2025); note - also Permanent Representative to the UN |
| Chancery | 801 2nd Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY 10017 |
| Telephone | [1] (212) 937-0074 |
| FAX | [1] (212) 937-0079 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://www.un.int/nauru/ |
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| Embassy | The US does not have an embassy in Nauru; the US Ambassador to Fiji is accredited to Nauru |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Nauru
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International organization participation
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