Yaren
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Yaren, in earlier times Makwa, is a district and constituency of the Pacific nation of Nauru. It is the de facto capital of Nauru.
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[edit] Location and features
Yaren is located in the south of the island, at [1] Its area is 1.5 km², and its population was 1,100 in 2003. To the north of Yaren is the constituency of Buada, to the east is Meneng and to the west is Boe.
(-0.55, 166.91667).[edit] Government and administrative buildings
The following government offices are located in this district:
- the Parliament House
- the earth station
- the administration offices
- the police station
- the Nauru International Airport and the air terminal
Yaren (and sometimes Aiwo) is usually listed as the capital of Nauru though this is incorrect; the republic does not have cities or an official capital. Yaren is accepted by the United Nations as the "main district".
[edit] Constituency
Yaren also constitutes a political constituency. It returns two members to the Parliament of Nauru.
[edit] Attraction
- The Moqua Well is situated in Yaren.
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