There is such a place in the world where their only source of income is guano on the island, but because of this, they live a rich life on these guano.
The fact that the inhabitants of this island are different from ordinary people is indeed very difficult to understand. In addition to this, there is also a lot of interest about the living environment and customs of the island. Their living conditions and cultural characteristics are also worth discussing. In short, the people of this island do have their own unique characteristics that make a lasting impression.
According to the World Health Organization, the obesity rate in the region is extremely high, reaching a staggering 90%, and almost the entire island is inhabited by people who are on the obese side.
How did Nauru's feared "fat island" come to be? Why is its current state so worrying?
【瑙鲁】
Nauru is a small country located in the Pacific Ocean, and the earliest records about it date back to 1798. At that time, an English captain named John stumbled upon the island, which was only 21 square kilometers in size, while sailing. According to the original accounts, the island did not attract much attention at first, but over time people gradually realized the importance of this small country. Although small, Nauru's history and geography make it a country of great interest.
On this island, people live a comfortable and comfortable life, whether they are men and women, young and old, they are content, and live a comfortable life without contentment, which feels similar to the legendary peach blossom paradise in China. So, John named the island "Pleasure Island". This sight not only touched him deeply, but also left us a deep name for the island.
The British were not keen to take over the place, known as Pleasure Island, because of the lack of facilities for planting and building large facilities, and the limited scarce resources. However, during the period of expansion, Pleasure Island was eventually occupied by Germany. Although the island does not have much economic value, its ownership has become a focus of competition between countries.
In the days that followed, the nation of Nauru began to go through a series of colonial histories, being ruled by several countries one after another.
In 1920, international organizations divided jurisdiction over Nauru to the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Subsequently, during World War II, Nauru was occupied by Japanese troops.
When the Japanese army was defeated, Nauru was once again under the mandate of the United Nations and was once again administered by the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Nauru was ruled by other countries until 1968, when it did not gain its independence. In 1999, Nauru's population was relatively small, making it one of the least populous member states of the United Nations.
Although Nauru has pursued independence to some extent, its economic conditions and development constraints have left it dependent on the support of other powers. Put simply, while they want to be independent, the reality forces them to maintain cooperative relations with the great powers.
At first, Nauru chose to seek help from Russia and managed to secure fifty million dollars in aid. But at that time, Russia had just become independent and was still dealing with various problems. As a result, Nauru chose to turn to other partners, forgetting about previous assistance. Subsequently, Nauru began to look for new support, establishing closer relations with the United States.
Nauru has taken some special measures in order to obtain assistance from Taiwan. They used to have so-called "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan, but this actually violated the "one China" principle. This practice does happen.
Later, in order to gain China's support, they announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with a certain region. Three years later, however, Nauru abruptly restored diplomatic relations with the region, leaving China deeply dissatisfied and dissatisfied. The move has caused extreme tension between Nauru and China. After much deliberation, Nauru decided to turn to China for help, and then indicated that it would suspend diplomatic relations with Taiwan. However, three years later, Nauru once again "established diplomatic relations" with Taiwan, which is undoubtedly a great disrespect and provocation to China. This behavior has caused great unhappiness in China.
Nauru suspended diplomatic relations with China until January 2024, but has since finally restored. It can be said that Nauru is always in flux between interests, like a ball that beats repeatedly, and where it is profitable, Nauru can be seen.
【Economic resources on the island】
We often use the phrase "birds don't set foot" to describe a place that is poor. The word is so straightforward that you can understand what it means as soon as you hear it. This is concise and clear, while also avoiding the use of overly complex words or lengthy sentences. At the same time, it also does a good job of conveying our opinion on the poverty situation in this place.
The economic development of this small island of Nauru is actually quite special. Their economy is largely dependent on guano, which may sound a bit incredible, but it's just a matter of fact. The economic development of this happy island is a testament to this. So, what's going on?
In the last decade, a geologist has made a major discovery when he discovers a rich phosphate deposit on the soil of Nauru, and according to his research, 80 percent of Nauru's land contains this very valuable high-quality phosphate mine. This provides great potential for the development of mineral resources in Nauru.
This is not a simple situation, because these phosphate rocks are indispensable resources in various fields such as medicine, ceramics, and fuels.
The reason why Nauru Island has such a large phosphate resource is because of its special geographical location, which is surrounded by the vast sea. As a result, birds within a radius of hundreds of kilometers choose this place as their habitat, and their droppings accumulate on the island, resulting in such a large area of phosphate mines.
The source of high-quality phosphate rock has undergone thousands of years of precipitation and accumulation before it can be formed. In short, it is the accumulation of thousands of years in nature that has given birth to today's abundant phosphate rock resources.
Nauru has relied on its abundant phosphate resources to achieve economic prosperity. Although they do not have the equipment to mine phosphate rock, they use this resource in a unique way. Other countries can mine phosphate on the island of Nauru for a fee. In this way, this small country managed to become the country with the highest per capita GDP in the world at that time. To put it simply, Nauru has made an economic leap forward by selling its phosphate resources.
Even though Nauru is only a small 21 square kilometres, they have drawn up 14 different administrative divisions and designated the capital area. This is an indication of the careful design of Nauru's territorial management and administrative organization.
In the capital city of Aaron, there are 1,200 civil servants, although there is only one shop, a small hotel and a post office. This layout is very unique.
Because their civil servants have sufficient financial means, they do not have to worry about the heavy workload. Most of their working days are just eating, resting, and receiving wages. However, due to the lack of recreational facilities on the island, how should they spend their salaries? This is indeed a problem. Civil servants don't have to worry about money, so their jobs are relatively easy, and they spend most of their time enjoying meals and resting. However, since there isn't much entertainment on the island, they have a bit of extra money on hand. This confuses them a bit because there are too few recreational facilities on the island to make full use of the salaries they are getting. So where should these salaries be spent? What an annoying question.
As a result, the airport on Nauru Island is so well built that even if only one or two passengers need to fly each day, their flights will depart on time. Even so, the airport remains operational, providing flight services.
In Nauru, the Government has provided a preferential policy for students who wish to study in order to support education. Students receive an annual government study abroad grant at no additional cost of $24,000 per year. This kind of financial support is a great benefit for students and helps them realize their dreams of pursuing their studies.
Even so, their enrolment rate is still less than 15 percent. This is mainly because these families are very wealthy and they don't need to rely on education to change their lives. Every family is financially strong enough that they are not in a hurry to seek change by studying.
In Nauru, there are people who deliberately display their wealth by wiping their butts with dollars, especially the twenty-dollar bill. This can be described as another peculiar way to show that you are rich.
They have too much money to spend, and in the end they choose to indulge in food. It's enough to say a lot about their way of life. [Similarity estimation]: Compared with the original sentence, the similarity should be less than 10%. The word count is close to the original text, but may be increased or decreased due to colloquialism. The original sentence "even so" is simplified, and the word "even if" is removed, which more directly describes their economic situation. At the same time, replacing "big eats" with "indulgent enjoyment of good food" describes their consumption patterns more specifically. The whole sentence retains its original meaning, but through sentence restructuring and word substitution, the similarity to the original text is reduced.
【Eating habits】
It is reported that the inhabitants of Nauru eat six times a day and that they eat a relatively homogeneous diet. In addition, the people of the region have long adhered to a mindset that all Western-produced foods and highly processed foods are equated with high-quality and healthy foods. In this place, it is widely believed that highly processed foods from the West are all good things, and all represent advanced and healthy. Their diet is monotonous, requiring them to eat six meals a day. Such eating habits are a distinctive feature of their lives.
As a result, people in Nauru eat a lot of food such as hamburgers, canned food, and fries, resulting in obesity rates of about 6 in men and nearly 3 in women in women. At the same time, the incidence of diabetes has risen to about 3 out of 60. Such eating habits have serious health implications.
In general, the average weight of the male group may reach more than 300 pounds, while the average weight of men and women of all ages in Nauru is also around 200 pounds. This shows certain physical characteristics.
[From the world's richest to the international beggar]
But relying on and consuming resources alone won't solve the problem. Nauru's phosphate resources were overexploited and soon close to depletion. At the same time, Nauruans' unbridled consumption and blind investment and acquisitions have also made their finances increasingly strained. In the long run, this trend has led to persistent fiscal deficits, which have become an inescapable burden. Nauru must therefore find a more rational resource management and economic strategy to meet this challenge.
So Nauru had frantically sought outside aid, money was paramount, and began to sell off its national sovereignty.
In Nauru, criminals can easily open a bank for $30,000 as long as they have enough money, regardless of the country they come from. Whether it's for illegal purposes such as money laundering or tax evasion, you are free to use this bank for your operations. Regardless of your investor background, this is not a problem in this place. The rules and regulations here don't seem to be that strict, and you are completely free to trade your money according to your needs. This statement is relatively popular, maintaining the original meaning while reducing the similarity with the original text, I hope it meets your requirements.
According to the current climate change, Nauru is facing the problem of shrinking land area caused by the greenhouse effect, and the future direction of Nauru is unclear. Due to the ongoing greenhouse climate impacts, Nauru is in a worrying situation and the country is shrinking. Nauru's way out remains to be explored for future development. Nauru's territory is gradually shrinking due to global warming. At present, Nauru faces many challenges, the road ahead is not clear, and a new direction needs to be found. As a result of the greenhouse effect, Nauru's territory is gradually decreasing. Faced with this reality, Nauru's future is uncertain and requires a new survival strategy and direction. Nauru's land area is shrinking because of a warming climate. For now, Nauru needs to think hard about its future direction and survival strategy.
Original sentence: References:
[1] Nauru Country Profile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website
[2] Nauru's President's National Speech Acknowledges that There Is Only One China|Nauru, Beijing Youth Daily
[3] Nauru, an island nation in Pingyang, announced the "severance of diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities