Nauru national report
type: Dataset
description: Estimates vary but Nauru has probably been occupied for at least 3000 years. Although the people are considered Micronesians. the island was probably discovered by different ethnic groups at different times - there are indications of both Melanesian and Polynesian influences - and their descendents combined to form today's ethnic Nauruans. The language of Nauru is unique and gives few hints of its origins. Traditional Nauru society is matrilineal and is based on 12 tribal grouping. Available online Call Number: [EL] Physical Description: 32 p.
date created: 14-08-2008T00:08:00.0
date modified: 15-02-2022T03:02:27.0
publisher: SPREP Pacific Environment Information Network (PEIN)
keywords: no keyword provided
license: https://pacific-data.sprep.org/resource/public-data-license-agreement-0
spatial coverage: Pacific Region
accountable person: SPREP Records and Archives Officer