Nauru, 3rd smallest country, changes name to Naoero, reflecting native pronunciation

The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. The change, announced by the country's president, aligns the nation's name with the spelling and pronunciation used in its national language. As part of this transition, the country's international code is set to change from NRU to NRO.

This move represents a shift toward reclaiming traditional nomenclature. The nation, recognized as the world's third-smallest country, is adopting the new title to better reflect its indigenous identity.