Moqua Well


The Moqua Well is a small underground lake in Yaren, Nauru.

History

During World War II, the Moqua Well was the primary source of drinking water for inhabitants of Nauru. It is for this reason that the body of water is referred to as a well instead of a lake.
In 2001, Nauruan authorities decided to put up a fence to prevent accidents, after an alcohol-related drowning in the same year.

Location

The well is located below the Yaren. The Moqua Well is not well known, one of few Tourist attractions in Nauru. Nearby are the Moqua Caves, a series of caves below Yaren.

Linguistic disambiguation

The name of the well 'Moqua' is derived from the former name by which Yaren was known.