NAURU, THE WORLD’S 3RD-SMALLEST COUNTRY, CHANGES ITS NAME TO NAOERO

The Pacific Island country of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, as announced by its president, to match the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. This change affects not only the country's name but also its international code, which will change from NRU to NRO, and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan. The new name is pronounced as Now-ero, differing from the commonly known abroad pronunciation of Now-roo.

According to Associated Press, the move to change the name was proposed by President David Adeang in January, with the intention of honoring the nation's heritage, language, and identity more faithfully. The suggested constitutional amendment has been endorsed by lawmakers in two rounds of voting, although it wasn't immediately clear if the document had been formally amended. The change returns the remote South Pacific island nation to its traditional name, which was previously difficult for foreigners to pronounce.

The name change is significant as it reflects the country's effort to reclaim its traditional identity and language, which had been altered for convenience. The change may have implications for the country's international relations and recognition.

• Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero
• The international code will change from NRU to NRO
• The name change aims to honor the nation's heritage and language

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