Buada Lagoon is a tropical body of water located in the Aiwo District in the island nation of Nauru. The only water body on the island is a very attractive spot in the lower middle area of the island.
Initially, Micronesian and Polynesian people inhabited the island at least 3,000 years ago. There were traditionally 12 clans or tribes in Narau, which are now represented as the 12-pointed star on the country’s flag. Inhabitants practiced aquaculture; they caught juvenile ibija fish, acclimatized them to fresh water, and raised them in the Buada Lagoon, providing a reliable source of food.
Surrounded by dense palm trees and other vegetation, it a freshwater lagoon. The land supports bananas, pineapples, vegetables, and indigenous hardwoods such as the tomano tree. It is about 0.05 square meters. The average depth of the lagoon is 78 ft and the maximum depth is 256 ft. The lagoon is classified as an endorheic lake, which further restricts the outflow of water to a river or ocean.
However, the water of the Buada Lagoon is not suitable for swimming, as the quality of water is poor. Here, you can have a nice photo opportunity and a walk all the way around the lagoon. People can enjoy sitting near the water body and admire the nature. It is easy to access the site. You can take the road opposite the Od-N-Aiwo hotel, which will lead you straight there.
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