INTERNATIONAL
Bilateral Relations
Pacific Island Nation Nauru Officially Renames Country to 'Republic of Naoero'
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially revised its national designation to the 'Republic of Naoero'.
This modification aligns the country's formal title with the local spelling and pronunciation of the native Nauruan language.
The indigenous word 'Naoero' is phonetically pronounced as 'Now-ero'.
With a population of around 12,000, Naoero ranks as the world's third-smallest country by population.
This modification aligns the country's formal title with the local spelling and pronunciation of the native Nauruan language.
The indigenous word 'Naoero' is phonetically pronounced as 'Now-ero'.
With a population of around 12,000, Naoero ranks as the world's third-smallest country by population.
Key Facts / Static GK
Capital of Naoero (Nauru): Yaren (de facto)
Currency: Australian Dollar
World's smallest countries by area: Vatican City, Monaco, Nauru
Currency: Australian Dollar
World's smallest countries by area: Vatican City, Monaco, Nauru
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