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Key Facts about Republic of Naoero

Aug. 1, 2026

The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero recently reverting to its traditional designation in a move it said was aimed at strengthening national identity and cultural heritage.

About Republic of Naoero:

  • It is an island republic located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
  • It is the world’s smallest independent republic.
  • Its closest neighbor is the island of Banaba, in Kiribati.
  • Nauru has no official capital.
  • Nauruan is the national language.
  • Currency: Australian dollar
  • Economy:
    • Historically one of the world's wealthiest countries per capita because of phosphate mining.
    • Phosphate reserves have been largely depleted, leading to economic challenges.
    • Agriculture (with the exception of coffee and copra plantations along the coastal and lagoon perimeters), fishing, manufacturing, and tourism are of minor value to the overall economy.

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