When European sailors first caught sight of Nauru in the 18th century, they were so enchanted by its luxuriant tropical vegetation that they called it Pleasant Island.
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John Fearn discovered Nauru on 8 November 1798, He named it " Pleasant Island " due to its attractive environment and the friendly nature of the Nauruans.
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There were traditionally 12 clans or tribes on Nauru, which are represented in the 12-pointed star in the nation's John Fearn's positive impression of the island and its people " led to its English name, Pleasant Island.
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It has a land area of 27.534 km?( 10.631 sq mi ) and reported a population of Pleasant Island and the Inian Islands, it forms the Pleasant / Lemesurier / Inian Islands Wilderness, a wilderness area within Tongass National Forest that has been officially designated by the National Wilderness Preservation System.
