Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Adeang stated the change is about identity, heritage, and preserving the legacy of ancestors, rather than politics (TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty Images))The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, reflecting the spelling and pronunciation in its national language. President Adeang stated the change is about identity, heritage, and preserving the legacy of ancestors, rather than politics. The United Nations, along with foreign ministries from Australia and New Zealand, and the US and Chinese embassies, have updated their records to reflect the new name. The country's international code will change from NRU to NRO, and its people will now be known as dei-Naoero. Lawmakers endorsed the constitutional amendment for the name change, deciding a public referendum was not required, as the name Naoero is already part of the national identity. In fullThe world’s third-smallest country is changing its name as it disappears into the seaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why a tiny Pacific Island nation has changed its name
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Adeang stated the change is about identity, heritage, and preserving the legacy of ancestors, rather than politics (TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty Images))The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, reflecting the spelling and pronunciation in its national language. President Adeang stated the change is about identity, heritage, and preserving the legacy of ancestors, rather than politics. The United Nations, along with foreign ministries from Australia and New Zealand, and the US and Chinese embassies, have updated their records to reflect the new name. The country's international code will change from NRU to NRO, and its people will now be known as dei-Naoero. Lawmakers endorsed the constitutional amendment for the name change, deciding a public referendum was not required, as the name Naoero is already part of the national identity. In fullThe world’s third-smallest country is changing its name as it disappears into the seaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
