Nauru's Unusual Path to Prosperity: Relying on Bird Droppings

May 16, 2025, 1:58 pm EDT

Nauru, a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean, has a rather extraordinary story of getting rich - all thanks to bird droppings. This small island, with a land area of only about 21 square kilometers, was once an overlooked place. However, its fortunes changed dramatically due to an unexpected resource.