In August 1993 the Governments of Australia and Nauru signed a Compact of Settlement which ended litigation by Nauru against Australia in the International Court of Justice over rehabilitation of phosphate land mined before independence. The first project under the agreement, the building of the Denigomodu School, now known as Nauru College, was agreed in March 1999 and opened in January 2000. In addition to projects under the settlement, Australia provides funding for a bilateral scholarship program. Australia also assists Nauru through RAAF surveillance of its exclusive economic zone. Visitor Information Intending visitors should apply to the Nauru Consulate-General in Melbourne for full visa and other information.
Transit visas are available on arrival.
The local currency is the Australian dollar.