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New Delhi: There are many countries in the world which are famous for their different specialties. Some countries are known for low population, while some countries are covered in snow. Some countries are very developed, while some countries are famous for strange things. Every country has its own rules and laws, which are followed by the common citizens there.
Also, the government there provides the best facilities to its people, so that they do not face any kind of problem. Here income is generated from agriculture, technology, development, tourism, business etc. due to which the country gets all kinds of help.
Today we are going to tell you about a country which has no capital.
Usually, any state or country has a capital from where all kinds of administrative works are done. The important government offices of that country or state are also run in its capital. But there is a country which has no capital and a vast majority of people across the world don't know about it. Fret not because we will tell you the name of that country.
The name of this country is Nauru. It is an archipelago made of a group of small and big islands located in the Micronesia South Pacific Ocean, which is also known as Nauru. This country spreads over 21 square kilometres and is the only republican country in the world which has not had any capital till now.
According to historians, 12 tribes used to rule here traditionally, the effect of which is also visible on the country's flag. The main source of income for the people here is forest mining. However, now the people here make a living by producing coconut. The population here is very less. Despite this, Nauru participates in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. The national currency of this country is the Australian Dollar and the main city is Yaren.
Nauru has some of the most beautiful coral reefs and white sand beaches which attract a lot of tourists.
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(Image: New Delhi: There are many countries in the world which are famous for their different specialties. Some countries are known for low population, while some countries are covered in snow. Some countries are very developed, while some countries are famous for strange things. Every country has its own rules and laws, which are followed by the common citizens there. Also, the government there provides the best facilities to its people, so that they do not face any kind of problem. Here income is generated from agriculture, technology, development, tourism, business etc. due to which the country gets all kinds of help. Today we are going to tell you about a country which has no capital. Usually, any state or country has a capital from where all kinds of administrative works are done. The important government offices of that country or state are also run in its capital. But there is a country which has no capital and a vast majority of people across the world don't know about it. Fret not because we will tell you the name of that country. The name of this country is Nauru. It is an archipelago made of a group of small and big islands located in the Micronesia South Pacific Ocean, which is also known as Nauru. This country spreads over 21 square kilometres and is the only republican country in the world which has not had any capital till now. According to historians, 12 tribes used to rule here traditionally, the effect of which is also visible on the country's flag. The main source of income for the people here is forest mining. However, now the people here make a living by producing coconut. The population here is very less. Despite this, Nauru participates in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. The national currency of this country is the Australian Dollar and the main city is Yaren. Nauru has some of the most beautiful coral reefs and white sand beaches which attract a lot of tourists.
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