And they say the Homosapien is the most intelligent critter that inhabits the earth? The story of Nauru, the world’s smallest island nation, is both tragic and incredible. It is a story of phosphate fertilizer, environmental catastrophe, failed investment, lost and stolen assets, money laundering, shady international dealings and the War on Terror. In just a few decades Nauru went from rags to riches and back to rags again, a journey which left their environment, industry, infrastructure and economy in tatters. It has also recently grappled with endemic levels joblessness as well as hunger, poverty and civil unrest. greenfudge.org/2009/09/03/microcosmic-micronesia-the-pacific-island-nation-of-nauru-is-a-lesson-in-doing-the-wrong-thing/
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