Naoero is a tiny island north-east
of Australia. It is situated 42 kilometres south of the
equator.
A coral reef surrounds the entire
island which is dotted with pinnacles.
Population - approx. ...
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Rich deposit of phosphate was
discovered in 1900 and in 1907 the Pacific Phosphate Company
shipped the first shipment of phosphate to Australia. To this
day phosphate mining has remained Naoero's ...
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The people of Naoero are comprised
of 12 tribes, as symbolized by the 12-pointed star on the Naoero
flag and are believed to be a mixture of Micronesian, Polynesian
and Melanesian descent. Their ...
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NATIONAL
DAYS
31st January - Independence Day (Return from Truk
anniversary)
This national day is celebrated by
the government, organizing games and choral competitions for the
various ...
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Naoero is a tiny oval shaped island
north-east of Australia. It is seated approximately 42 kilometres
south of the equator.
A coral reef surrounds the entire
island which is dotted with pinnacles.
Population ...
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Fruit trees are coconut, mango, pawpaw, lime, breadfruit, sour
sop, pandanus. The indigenous hardwood is the tomano tree.
There are a variety of flower trees/plants but the most widely
used/favoured ...
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Infant schools.
Primary schools (including the Catholic school).
Secondary level schools (Naoero Secondary School and Naoero
College).
School for the able/disabled.
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