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Nauru officially adopts name 'Republic of Naoero'

Pacific island state updates its official name to reflect native spelling and pronunciation.

Published Aug 3, 2026, 7:17 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Nauru, a Pacific Island country, has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.