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    What island republic was formerly called Pleasant Island?

    Question #101426. Asked by author. (Dec 03 08 9:17 AM)


    Matthew_07

    		Nauru

    Nauru , officially Republic of Nauru, atoll and independent republic (2005 est. pop. 13,000), c.8 sq mi (20 sq km), central Pacific, just south of the equator and west of the Gilbert Islands of Kiribati . It was formerly called Pleasant Island.

    http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Nauru.html

    Dec 03 08, 10:10 AM

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