newest country: Bougainville: Is this the world's newest country? It could become independent by 2027 if Donald Trump can be persuaded. Here's where it is and what makes it so special - The Economic T
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newest country: Bougainville: Is this the world's newest country? It could become independent by 2027 if Donald Trump can be persuaded. Here's where it is and what makes it so special - The Economic T
Bougainville is a Pacific island region seeking full independence from Papua New Guinea, with a target year of 2027. In 2019, voters chose secession, but independence requires approval from Papua New Guinea’s national parliament, which has so far resisted. Bougainville’s strategic position and the Panguna copper mine give it geopolitical and economic significance for major powers, attracting interest from the US and China. Its population is around 300,000, ranking it among th
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