Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to better reflect its traditional language and heritage. The move aims to distance the country from its colonial past and correct the spelling of its name for international use.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing global trend of post-colonial nations reclaiming indigenous names and identities to assert cultural sovereignty.
Republic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru. Republic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru. Pacific islands Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero Pacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional name
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.
The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan. Commonly known abroad by the pronunciation of Now-roo, the new name is spoken as Now-ero.
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