From the UN podium: The country that revealed its new name

Nauru, an island nation in the South Pacific, is changing its official name to 'Naoero'. President David Adeang announced the change in a speech at the UN General Assembly, explaining that it is a return to the traditional local name. The move aims to strengthen heritage, language, and national identity. The country's international code is also expected to change.

The island nation of Nauru, located in the South Pacific, is changing its official name to 'Naoero'. President David Adeang used his speech at the UN General Assembly to present the change to the world. Adeang explained that for the residents, this is not a new name but a return to the traditional local name used for years. According to him, 'Nauru' is how the name sounded to foreigners who had difficulty pronouncing it, while among the residents themselves, the name 'Naoero' was used. The president emphasized that the goal of the move is to strengthen local identity, language, and heritage, saying: 'This name carries the memory of our ancestors, our language, and our identity.' He concluded his speech with a call to the world: 'Say our name.' Alongside the name change, the country's international code is also expected to change from NRU to NRO. Nauru is one of the smallest countries in the world, with an area of about 21 square kilometers and a population of about 12,000 people. It gained independence in 1968.