Why a tiny Pacific Island nation has changed its name

• The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, reflecting the spelling and pronunciation in its national language.
• President Adeang stated the change is about identity, heritage, and preserving the legacy of ancestors, rather than politics.
• The United Nations , along with foreign ministries from Australia and New Zealand, and the US and Chinese embassies, have updated their records to reflect the new name.
• The country's international code will change from NRU to NRO, and its people will now be known as dei-Naoero.
• Lawmakers endorsed the constitutional amendment for the name change, deciding a public referendum was not required, as the name Naoero is already part of the national identity.

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The world’s third-smallest country is changing its name as it disappears into the sea