Nauru, a Small Island in South Pacific, Changes Its Name to Naoero

Formerly called Nauru, the island in the South Pacific wants its name to more closely match how it is said in the language spoken by its people.

The government said in last week’s statement that after “extensive discussions,” lawmakers had decided a public vote wasn’t needed.

The country's international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan.

Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language

Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero  AP News

Pacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional name The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country’s international code wi

Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero  Toronto Star

Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language

Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language