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Social Profile Food & Drink Cultivation is difficult on Nauru owing to the poor soil, irregular rainfall and the impact of mining. There are no local fruit or vegetables and most of the available food is canned, refined and imported. Fresh food is limited to a small amount of fish and, very occasionally, beef. The island is, however, very well served with restaurants with a wide range of international dishes, especially Chinese, but little is fresh. The Menen Hotel has a restaurant offering a range of western food. Most international brands of alcohol are available. Nightlife This mostly revolves around the dining rooms and bars. There is one cinema located in the southern part of the island. Shopping There is a number of shops on the island, although service and goods at government shops tend to be of poor quality. There are numerous supermarkets, the largest being Capelle’s, but visitors should buy essential goods in advance. There are no sales taxes but customs duties are now levied on a range of goods. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat 0900-1300. Special Events The following is a selection of special events celebrated annually in Naura: Jan 31 Independence Day. May 17 Constitution Day. Oct 26 Angam Day (Angam (Homecoming) commemorates the times in Nauru’s history when the population returned to 1500, thought to be the minimum number required for survival). Social Conventions The island has a casual atmosphere in which diplomacy and tact are always preferable to confrontation; European customs continue alongside local traditions. Tipping: Not generally practised. |