Nauru, a Small Island in South Pacific, Changes Its Name to Naoero

The New York Times | Aug. 3, 2026, 11:20 a.m. | Original
Formerly called Nauru, the island in the South Pacific wants its name to more closely match how it is said in the language spoken by its people.
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