Naoero

The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with the spelling and pronunciation of its national language. This significant change, confirmed by President David Adeang, honors a name that was lost during colonial rule over a century ago. The country's international code will shift from NRU to NRO, and its people will now be known as dei-Naoero, a departure from the term 'Nauruan'. The move follows a constitutional amendment passed by Nauru's parliament in May, and the new name is pronounced 'Now-ero', distinct from its previous common pronunciation abroad. Naoero, the world's third-smallest country, is making this change to reclaim its cultural heritage and traditional identity.