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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US
Nauru does not currently have an embassy in the United States but does have a UN Mission at 800 2nd Ave, Suite 400D, New York, New York 10017 (tel: 212-937-0074, fax: 212-937-0079).

Nauru Embassy Beijing
Peoples Republic of China
Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound
Xin Dong Lu
Chaoyang
Beijing PRC
Tel: (86) 10 6532 6622
Fax: (86) 10 6532 6360

Consulate(s) are in:
Agana
Ada Professional Bldg., Marine Dr., 1st Floor,
Agana, Guam 96910.


Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--C. Steven McGann
Deputy Chief of Mission—Richard K. Pruett
Political/Economic/Commercial Affairs--Vacant
Consul--Debra J. Towry
Management Officer--Ila S. Jurisson

The U.S. Embassy at Suva, Fiji, also accredited to Nauru, is located at 31 Loftus Street, Suva. Tel: 679-331-4466, Fax 679-330-2267. The mailing address is U.S. Embassy, P.O. Box 218, Suva, Fiji.


FOREIGN RELATIONS

Following independence in 1968, Nauru joined the Commonwealth as a Special Member. Special Members take part in all Commonwealth activities except heads of government meetings. They are not assessed but make voluntary contributions toward the running of the Secretariat. They are eligible for all forms of technical assistance.

Nauru was admitted to the United Nations in 1999. It is a member of the Pacific Islands Forum, the South Pacific Regional Environmental Program, and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.

In 2001 at Australia's request, Nauru became host to approximately 1,200 asylum seekers, mostly Afghan, who were intercepted while attempting to enter Australia illegally. By mid-2006, only a single Iraqi refugee remained on the island. In September 2006, Australia effectively re-opened the center by transferring seven Burmese asylum seekers there for assessment. In March 2007, Australia transferred 82 Sri Lankan refugees to Nauru. In exchange for housing the refugees, Australia provided Nauru with extensive grants and aid. However, in February 2008, the Australian Government closed the detention center in Nauru and the remaining 21 Sri Lankan asylum seekers were transferred to Australia.

During 2002 Nauru severed diplomatic recognition with Taiwan and signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. This move followed China's promise to provide more than U.S. $130 million in aid. In May 2005, Nauru re-established diplomatic ties with Taiwan, ending its relationship with China. Taiwan and Australia have the only diplomatic missions on Nauru. In March 2007, Nauru established an embassy in Taipei.

U.S.-NAURU RELATIONS
Relations between the United States and Nauru are cordial. The U.S. has no consular or diplomatic offices in Nauru. Officers of the American Embassy in Suva, Fiji, are concurrently accredited to Nauru and make periodic visits.

Trade between the United States and Nauru is limited by the latter's small size, remoteness, and economic problems. The value of two-way trade in 2010 was $3.81 million.

Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador—C. Steven McGann
Deputy Chief of Mission—Richard K. Pruett
Political/Economic/Commercial Affairs--Vacant
Consul--Debra J. Towry
Management Officer--Ila S. Jurisson

The U.S. Embassy at Suva, Fiji, also accredited to Nauru, is located at 31 Loftus Street, Suva (tel: 679-331-4466; fax 679-330-2267). The mailing address is U.S. Embassy, P.O. Box 218, Suva, Fiji.


TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Nauru check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving TBA
Currency (AUD) Australian Dollar
Electrical 240 Volts
Telephones Country Code 674



Language: Nauruan and English are spoken.

Religion: Christian, mostly Nauruan Protestant Church. There is also a significant Roman Catholic minority.

Time: GMT + 12.

Electricity: 110/240 volts AC, 50Hz.

Telephone: IDD is available. Country code: 674. Outgoing international calls must be made through the operator.

Mobile telephone: Although an AMPS network is in operation, there are no facilities at the moment for travellers to use their handsets on the island.

Fax: Available from post office and some hotels/shops.

Post: Airmail to Europe takes up to a week.

Internet: ISPs include VPM Internet Services; there is one Internet cafe on the island, and access to the Internet may be available in hotels.

Press: The main newspaper is The Nasero Bulletin, published fortnightly in Nauruan and English. Others are the Central Star News and the Nauru Chronicle.

Radio: BBC World Service (website: www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice) and Voice of America (website: www.voa.gov) can be received. From time to time the frequencies change and the most up-to-date can be found online.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco.......................400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 450g of tobacco

Liquor...........................3 bottles

Perfume.......................reasonable for personal use

Cameras......................no restrictions

Film.............................reasonable for personal use

Prohibited....................narcotics, firearms and pornography.

Restricted exports.........nauruan artefacts may not be exported without a licence.



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