NPR
Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru changed its official name to the Republic of Naoero, according to President David Adeang. The new name reflects the spelling and pronunciation used in the country's national language. Nauru is the world's third-smallest country by land area.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/g-s1-137261/nauru-name-change