Moqua Well
{{Short description|Underground lake in Nauru}}
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The Moqua Well is a small underground lake, in Nauru.
History
During World War II, Moqua Well was the primary source of drinking water for inhabitants of Nauru.[http://www.wondermondo.com/Countries/Au/Nauru/Nauru/MoquaCaves.htm "Moqua Caves and Moqua Well"], Gatis Pāvils, 30 October 2011. It is for this reason that the body of water is referred to as a well instead of a lake.[http://www.iexplore.com/travel-guides/australia-and-south-pacific/nauru/attractions "Nauru – Attractions"], iExplore.
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 district. The Moqua Well is not well known, one of a few attractions in Nauru. Nearby are the Moqua Caves, a series of caves below Yaren.
=Linguistic disambiguation=
The name of the well 'Moqua' (sometimes referred to as 'Makwa') is derived from the former name by which Yaren was known.
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