Nauru is considered to be a large nation because of its total area. Its total land area is 21 km² (approx. 8 mi²). Continental shelf of Nauru is approximately 41 km² (around 16 mi²). Nauru is located in Oceania. Oceania is a region that comprises many of the islands found in the tropical Pacific Ocean. It is sometimes referred to as Oceanica. Countries in Oceania include, but are not limited to, New Zealand and The Solomon Islands. Nauru is not a landlocked country. It means that is is bordered by at least one major body of water. The average elevation range of Nauru is 36 m (115 ft).

Neighbors
Total length of land borders of Nauru is 0 kilometers (~0 miles). Nauru has no land borders, meaning that it also has no neighbouring countries in the traditional sense of the word.

Cities
The capital city of Nauru is Yaren (de facto). The largest cities in Nauru are Denigomodu, Meneng, Aiwo.

Elevation
The average elevation range of Nauru is 36 m (115 ft). The highest point of Nauru is Command Ridge, with its official height being 71 m (233 ft). The lowest point of Nauru is Pacific Ocean. The elevation difference between the highest (Command Ridge) and lowest (Pacific Ocean) points of Nauru is 71 m (2 ft).

Area
The total land area of Nauru is 21 km² (approx. 8 mi²). and the total exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is 308,480 km² (~119,104 mi²). The continental shelf of Nauru is approximately 41 km² (around 16 mi²). Including land mass and EEZ, the total area of Nauru is approximately 308,501 km² (~119,112 mi²). Nauru is considered to be a large nation because of its total area.

Forest and arable land
There are 0 km² of arable land in Nauru, and it comprises 0% of the country's total territory.