Yaren (formerly known as Makwa and Moqua) is a district of the Pacific island country of Nauru, officially the Republic of Naoero. It is the de facto capital of Nauru and is coextensive with Yaren Constituency.Constituencies of Nauru(naurugov.nr) Yaren is located on the southern coast of the island and is the location of Nauru's government offices.
History The district was created in 1968. Its original name, Makwa (or Moqua), refers to Moqua Well, an underground lake and primary source of drinking water for the Nauruan people."Moqua Caves and Moqua Well" , Gatis Pāvils, 30 October 2011.
Geography Yaren is located in the south of the island. Its area is , and its elevation was . To the north of Yaren is Buada, to the east is Meneng, and to the west is Boe.
Climate Yaren has a marine tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af) with hot, humid conditions across the year.
Administration Yaren (and sometimes Aiwo) is usually listed as the capital of Nauru. However, this is incorrect; the republic does not have cities nor an official capital. Yaren is accepted by the United Nations as the "main district".
English and Nauruan, the official languages of Nauru, are spoken in the district.
Government and administrative buildings The following government offices are located in this district:
the Parliament House the earth station administration offices the police HQ the fire station the Australian High Commission and Taiwanese Embassy the Nauru International Airport, air terminal, and head office of Nauru Airlines"Contact ." Nauru Airlines. Retrieved on 5 July 2018. "HEAD OFFICE Nauru International Airport PO Box 40 Republic of Nauru"
Constituency
Yaren also constitutes a political constituency. It elects two members to the Parliament of Nauru in the national elections every 3 years.
Main sights The Moqua Well is situated in Yaren. Ella Park is a popular picnicking area in Yaren Japanese guns from World War II can be found in Yaren The Naoero Museum is located in Yaren and is the national museum in Nauru
Education
The primary and secondary schools serving all of Nauru are Yaren Primary School in Yaren District (Years 1–3), Nauru Primary School in Meneng District (Years 4–6), Nauru College in Denigomodu District (Years 7–9), and Nauru Secondary School (Years 10–12) in Yaren District.Document by the ." OHCHR. Retrieved on 8 July 2018. "The Education system is 10 schools, there are District Infant schools each[...]and finally Nauru Secondary School (Years 10-12) where compulsory education end at Year 12.[...]"
The Nauru Learning Village in Yaren houses the University of the South Pacific Nauru Campus, the Nauru Technical & Vocational Education Training Centre, and Nauru Secondary."USP opens new Nauru Campus ." University of the South Pacific. Retrieved on June 5, 2018.
Notable people Isabella Dageago (born 1972), politician Kieren Keke (born 1971), politician and medical doctor Charmaine Scotty, politician Dominic Tabuna (born 1980), politician
See also List of settlements in Nauru Moqua Well Nauru Museum
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