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

Published by NPR World By The Associated Press · 4 August 2026 at 09:59
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Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
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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.

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