Nauru, the third-smallest country in the world, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoer
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. The country’s authorities stated that this decision is intended to restore the traditional name and highlight the nation’s heritage, language, and identity.
President David Adeang noted that the name change is intended to “more fully honor the nation’s heritage, language, and identity.” Parliament approved the corresponding constitutional amendment in two votes.
The government explained that the name “Nauru” became established because it was easier for foreigners to pronounce, whereas “Naoero” is the country’s traditional name. Following the renaming, the country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO, and residents will officially be referred to as De-Naoero instead of Nauruans.
Following extensive discussions, the government decided against holding a referendum, stating that the traditional name had never disappeared, is already used in state symbols, and is permitted by the constitution.
The country is already listed under its new name on the United Nations website. It is also used on the official websites of the foreign ministries of Australia and New Zealand, as well as by the U.S. and Chinese embassies in the region.
With a population of about 12,000, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world by population, after the Vatican and Tuvalu. The country gained independence in 1968 following a period of colonial rule by Germany and Australia. It is now among the countries most affected by rising sea levels due to climate change.
This was reported by PBS.
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