One of the world’s smallest nations is erasing its colonial moniker. The tiny Pacific island previously known as Nauru—a nearly 8-square-mile territory northeast of Australia—has …
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The Republic of Naoero, formerly known as Nauru, is a tiny Pacific island nation defined by its indigenous resilience and complex colonial history. Beyond reclaiming its true native identity, this 8-square-mile country faces severe modern challenges, from environmental devastation tied to phosphate mining to rising sea levels threatening its shores.