The World's Third Smallest Country Reclaims Its Heritage with a New Name The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has announced plans to rebrand itself as Naoero, a name that reflects its linguistic identity and heritage.
With 12,000 residents, Naoero is the world's third smallest country by population size, after Tuvalu and Vatican City.
The decision to change the name was made by President Adeang, who emphasized that it is not just about politics or convenience but about reclaiming a traditional name suppressed due to colonial and linguistic influences.