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Here are some islands that you may not have known about.
Did you know that the smallest Republic in the world is called Nauru?
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The population of this country is only around 9,500 people. Located just one degree below the equator, this tropical country is located in the western Pacific Ocean.
The area of this country is around 8,000 hectares, approximately the same as the area of Lake Toba in North Sumatra.
Once colonized by England, Germany, and Japan, Nauru only became independent as a Republic on January 31, 51 years ago. This country with its capital in Yaren is led by a President. Uniquely, in running the government, he directly supervises 14 Sub-district Heads.
Yes, because the territory of Nauru is so small, in this region there is no position of Governor, or Regent.
Some residents live on the coast. The ethnic composition of the population is 57% indigenous, 27% European, and 8% Chinese.
Because this country is so small, if we drive at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour, it only takes about half an hour to get around the island.
The next remote country is the island of Tuvalu.
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A country located in the southern Pacific Ocean, adjacent to the islands of Fiji and Kiribati. The area of Tuvalu is only 20 square kilometers, no wonder this country is dubbed the fourth smallest country in the world. The native population of this country is Polynesian, who are characterized by tall, large bodies, brown skin, and curly hair. Similar to the population in eastern Indonesia.
This country, which gained its independence from England in 1978, is inhabited by no more than 12 thousand people. They are spread across nine small islands, with Funoputi Island, as the center of government.
The charm of a coastal paradise, combined with local culture, is hard to resist for beach lovers. However, behind its natural beauty, presented from this archipelago there is a threat that is always anticipated by residents.
The height of the island's land is only 5 meters above sea level. This condition makes Tuvalu very vulnerable to waves and tsunamis.
Next is Cook Island.
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This one has nothing to do with cooking. Its location is between the islands of Tahiti and Tonga.
The name Cook is taken from the name of an English explorer James Cook. He was the first to open contact between Cook Island and Europe, including several other islands in Oceania.
Cook Island separated from New Zealand's autonomy in 1965. This country then formed its own government with a parliamentary democracy system. With a total area of 240 square kilometers, this country is inhabited by 20 thousand people. All are spread across 15 islands
This country is located with its luxurious beach tourism destinations. White sand stretches, decorated with rolling waves, and green mountains, so pleasing to the eye.
No wonder, if every year it is visited by around 90 thousand tourists.
In addition to being studded with natural jewels, this tourism area is also supported by local commodities in the form of size and weaving art.
The other smallest country is Guernsey.
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Although still the responsibility of Great Britain, this country on the Normandy coast has full autonomy over its internal affairs.
No less than 65 thousand people occupy this area of 78 square kilometers.
Some of the country is obtained from tourism.
The natural panorama of gentle cliffs and expanses of agricultural fields make this country worth visiting for anyone who misses the tranquility of the beautiful countryside, with the silence of pristine nature.
Yes, those were some of the smallest countries in the world. But there is still one more smallest country in the world, namely the Vatican. It is even 44 hectares wide, very small huh.
Greetings always compact.
By @midiagam