The world’s third-smallest country changed its name from Nauru to Naoero; its international code will shift from NRU to NRO

The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, a move its president says better reflects the country’s language, identity and heritage. The shift also changes the country’s international code from NRU to NRO, while its people will now be referred to as dei-Naoero, as per reports.