Nauru's land area is 7.72 sq mi, and the total size is 8.11 sq mi, with inland water included. Nauru is ranked 195/197 by total surface area.
- Occupies 0.00001% of the land mass of all countries.
- 20% of territory is agricultural land.
- Nauru has 0.000008% of the world's agricultural land area.
- 0% of area is covered by forests.
- Has 0% of the world's forests.
Nauru total size and land area
Nauru
|
Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total surface area |
8.11 sq mi |
195/197 |
| Share all of all countries' surface area | 0.000004% | N/A |
| Land area |
7.72 sq mi |
195/197 |
| Share of all countries' land area | 0.00001% | N/A |
| Population | 11,947 | 195/197 |
| Population density | 1,547 ppl/mi² | 12/197 |
Area of Nauru territories by type
|
Nauru
|
Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest area |
0 sq mi |
195/196 |
| Forest area as share of land | 0% | 195/196 |
| World's forests share | 0% | N/A |
Agricultural land
|
1.54 sq mi |
194/194 |
| Agricultural land share | 20% | 146/194 |
| Share of global agricultural land | 0.000008% | N/A |
|
Permanent cropland
|
1.54 sq mi |
188/192 |
| Permanent cropland share | 20% | 9/192 |
|
Water area
|
0.39 sq mi |
166/197 |
| Water as share of total area | 4.76% | 35/197 |
| Roads length |
18.6 mi |
173/175 |
| Borders length |
0 mi |
180/197 |
| Coastline length |
18.6 mi |
148/197 |
| Share of marine protected waters | 0% | 147/155 |
Nauru size on the map
Land area in square miles
Land area
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Total agricultural land encompasses all areas used for agriculture: territories under permanent and temporary crops and pastures. It includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit and nut trees, and vineyards, but excludes sites utilized for timber production.
Permanent cropland refers to farmland for the long-term cultivation of crops, such as coffee, cocoa, and rubber, which do not require replanting after each harvest. This category encompasses land with permanent crops like flowering shrubs, fruit and nut trees, and vines, but does not include land under trees for timber production.
Inland areas under water, such as large rivers, lakes, and some coastal waterways.