Why Nauru changed its name to Naoero

from Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

This week, Nauru officially changed its name to Naoero, in order to more faithfully honour the country's language and identity.The move reflects a long desire for decolonisation and self-determination in the Pacific, but how much is in a name?

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