Nauru (Republic of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of Relations
South
Africa is in the process of establishing diplomatic relations on a non-residential
basis. Nauru has sought to develop closer relationships with its Pacific neighbours
and is a member of the South Pacific Forum and the South Pacific Commission as
well as an associate member of the Commonwealth. Nauru is not a member of the
United Nations, although it is a member of several specialised UN agencies including
ESCAP, has adhered to the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
and is a party to the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention.
Nauru,
one of the world's smallest states, is a single island of 21 sq kms located in
the Central Pacific with a population of about 10 600.
For further information
on Nauru, go to http://www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/cwgames/country/Nauru/nauru.html
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Nauru
Representation
accredited from Canberra, Australia
H E Mr M C J Van Schalkwyk
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African High Commission
Nauru
Representation in South Africa
No Representation
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
Refer to the South African High Commission in Canberra, Australia.
Health Requirements
The
preventative measures you need to take while travelling in the South Pacific region
depend on the areas you visit and the length of time you stay. A certificate of
yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain of these countries
if you are coming from a tropical South American or sub-Saharan African country.
For detailed information see Yellow Fever Comprehensive Vaccination Requirements.
Recommended
Vaccines (as appropriate for Age and Area visited)
·
Hepatitis A or immune globulin(IG)
·
Rabies, if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through
your work or recreation
·
Typhoid, particularly if you are visiting developing countries in
this region
·
As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles, and
a one-time dose of polio for adults. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for
all infants and for children 11-12 years of age who did not receive the series
as infants.
See your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow
time for shots to take effect.
For more health information for travellers
to the South Pacific, go to http://www.cdc.gov/travel/austspac.htm
Climate
Tropical
climate, tempered by sea breezes with November to February the westerly monsoon
season. Temperatures range between 23 to 32 degrees Celsius with widely variable
rainfall.
For up-to-date weather information, go to www.cnn.com/WEATHER/ or
www.wunderground.com
Currency
The Australian
Dollar (A$) (AUD) is in use.
For current exchange rates click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Statistics
Trade is negligible.
For current information on trade
statistics between South Africa and Nauru, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
