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Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Na…

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  1. KXAN Austin

    Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero (opens KXAN Austin)

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    WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Na…

  2. The Times of Israel

    Nauru, 3rd smallest country, changes name to Naoero, reflecting native pronunciation (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Tiny pacific island, which will put its new name on soon-to-be-opened embassy in Jerusalem, says change looks to 'faithfully honor our nation’s heritage, our language, our identity'

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