Third-smallest country in the world changes name
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its President, David Adeang, said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.
The country became known internationally as Nauru only because its local name was difficult for foreigners to pronounce and was a matter of convenience rather than one of choice, according to an earlier government statement.
The move would return the remote South Pacific island nation to its traditional name, according to a statement posted recently on the government’s Facebook account.
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