Limestone pinnacles form when rainwater slowly dissolves certain parts of the rock over millions of years, leaving the harder bits standing tall. Nauru's pinnacles are some of the most striking in any island nation. They can be taller than a person and stand so close together that walking between them is like picking your way through a stone maze.
Scrubby trees and bushes grow in the cracks between the pinnacles, and lizards dart across the warm rock. The contrast between these grey, jagged shapes and the bright blue sky above them is really dramatic. Artists and photographers love to capture this strange, moonscape-like scene.
For Nauruan children, the rocky interior is a fascinating place to explore - every twist and turn reveals a new rock formation or a hidden hollow. The landscape is a reminder that even the tiniest islands have their own unique natural wonders, shaped by millions of years of geology and weather.