Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. This move restores the nation's traditional indigenous identity and pronunciation. The country's international code will also change from NRU to NRO. Naoero joins other nations adopting names reflecting their heritage. This change reflects a wider global trend of national identity restoration.

The Pacific island nation of Nauru has formally adopted the name Republic of Naoero, with the government saying the change reflects a renewed emphasis on...

Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language. The international code will shift from NRU to NRO, and its people will be called…