The Pacific island nation of Nauru officially adopted the name 'Republic of Naoero' — its indigenous Nauruan language name — confirmed by President David Adeang on July 31, 2026. Nauru (now Republic of Naoero) is the world's third smallest country by area (21 sq km) and the smallest island nation. Located in Micronesia in the central Pacific Ocean, it was formerly known as Pleasant Island. India-Nauru diplomatic relations were established in 2011. Nauru's economy was historically dependent on phosphate mining, which is now largely exhausted, and it relies on fishing licenses and foreign aid.
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Pacific Island Nation Nauru Officially Renames Itself 'Republic of Naoero' — Confirmed by President David Adeang (July 31)
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- The Pacific island nation of Nauru officially adopted the name 'Republic of Naoero' — its indigenous Nauruan language name — confirmed by President David Adeang on July 31, 2026
- Nauru (now Republic of Naoero) is the world's third smallest country by area (21 sq km) and the smallest island nation
- Located in Micronesia in the central Pacific Ocean, it was formerly known as Pleasant Island
- India-Nauru diplomatic relations were established in 2011
- Nauru's economy was historically dependent on phosphate mining, which is now largely exhausted, and it relies on fishing licenses and foreign aid
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• Nauru → Republic of Naoero: official name change; President David Adeang confirms July 31, 2026 • 'Naoero': indigenous Nauruan language name for the island • Nauru: world's 3rd smallest country (21 sq km); smallest island nation; Pacific Ocean (Micronesia) • India-Nauru diplomatic ties: 2011; Nauru economy: phosphate mining (largely exhausted) + fishing licenses
