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Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
NPR News Tuesday 04 August 2026, 06:59 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Tian Macleod Ji)

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.

(Image credit: Tian Macleod Ji)

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