Nauru Reclaims Ancestral Name, Officially Becomes Naoero
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Nauru, a Pacific island nation, has officially changed its name to Naoero, its traditional form. President David Adeang announced the decision at the UN General Assembly, stating it's a return to the country's identity and language. The change comes after years of using the internationally recognized name Nauru, which was often mispronounced as 'Now-roo'. The new name, pronounced 'Now-ero', reflects the country's heritage and traditional pronunciation.
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