Travelling to Nauru? The Pacific island nation has a new name
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The 21-square-kilometer Republic of Naoero in the Pacific Ocean has changed its colonial-era name "Nauru" in a historic decision. While a long-standing cultural injustice was corrected without a referendum, environmental destruction and a food crisis continue on the island.
Travelling to Nauru? The Pacific island nation has a new name
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to Naoero, adopting the traditional name used in the Nauruan language as part of an effort to highlight the country’s Indigenous identity and cultural heritage. The name change was announced by the government and officially took effect in August 2026. The move replaces the internationally recognised name “Nauru” with “Naoero”, a name that reflects how the country is known in the …
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