Nauru changes name to Naoero after island vote

The Republic of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero.3,2,1 The name change reflects how the country's name is pronounced in its national language.3,1 Naoero is the name used by the country's people in their national language.3,2

The country's international code will change from NRU to NRO.2 Citizens of the country will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan.2 The change was implemented to align the country's name with its national language.1