Island nation in Micronesia formerly known as Pleasant Island (5)

I believe the answer is:

nauru

(Other definitions for nauru that I've seen before include "Pacific coral island republic, once rich in phosphates" , "[OCEANIA] location" , "Pacific island country" , "Fairground carousel" , "Pacific republic, formerly Pleasant Island" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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