Tag: Country Name Changes
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Goodbye Nauru, Hello Naoero: A Pacific Nation Reclaims Its Original Name
One of the world’s smallest countries has made a big statement. In 2026, Nauru officially became Naoero, reclaiming a name that existed long before Europeans arrived on its shores. There are 193 member states of the United Nations, and we tend to think of their names as permanent. But countries change their names more often…