President David Adeang Announces Official Name Change of Nauru to the Republic of Naoero
President David Adeang has officially announced that the Pacific island nation of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. The new name matches the spelling and pronunciation in the national language, moving away from the colonial name 'Nauru' which was adopted for international convenience. The country's international code will change from NRU to NRO, and its people will now be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan. This move seeks to honor the nation's heritage and identity while preserving an endangered language. The government decided that a public referendum was not necessary because the name Naoero has always been the identity of the people and is already featured on the national coat of arms. The change will prompt the renaming of national aircraft and ships. The government has already begun notifying international institutions, including the United Nations, to recognize the shift.