Nauru → Republic of Naoero

The Pacific island country Nauru officially changed its name to Republic of Naoero.

Key Points

  • Region: Oceania
  • Independence: 1968
  • New name: Republic of Naoero
  • Constitutional amendment approved: May 2026
  • Country code: NRU → NRO
  • Citizens: dei-Naoero
  • Currency: Australian Dollar
  • President: David Adeang
  • Population: approximately 12,000
  • One of the world's smallest countries by population.

UPSC Focus: World geography | Pacific Islands | Oceania