### [2026-07-29](/feed/2026/07/29/index.md)

##### Government of Nauru
# The government of Nauru announces the official change of name of the country from Nauru to Naoero. 




### Sources:

1. [RNZ](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/836342/nauru-officially-changes-name-to-naoero-after-thoughtful-deliberation-bypassing-referendum)

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