Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero
Republic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru. Photograph: Jason Oxenham/APView image in fullscreenRepublic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru. Commonly known abroad by the pronunciation of Now-roo, the new name is spoken as Now-ero.The move returns the remote South Pacific island nation to its traditional name, a statement posted on the government’s Facebook account said.
- ▪Republic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru.
- ▪Photograph: Jason Oxenham/APView image in fullscreenRepublic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru.
- ▪Commonly known abroad by the pronunciation of Now-roo, the new name is spoken as Now-ero.The move returns the remote South Pacific island nation to its traditional name, a statement posted on the government’s Facebook account said.
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Republic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru. Photograph: Jason Oxenham/APView image in fullscreenRepublic of Naoero national flags flying in the Pacific nation formerly known as Nauru. Photograph: Jason Oxenham/APPacific islandsNauru officially changes its name to NaoeroPacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional nameAssociated Press in WellingtonMon 3 Aug 2026 05.45 EDTLast modified on Mon 3 Aug 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe 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…
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