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In 1964, Australia proposed to relocate the entire population of Nauru, a Pacific island nation that had been severely impacted by phosphate mining, to Curtis Island near the Australian Coast. However, Nauru declined the offer in order to preserve their independence and not become a part of Australia.

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In 1964, Australia proposed to relocate the entire population of Nauru, a Pacific island nation that had been severely impacted by phosphate mining, to Curtis Island near the Australian Coast. However, Nauru declined the offer in order to preserve their independence and not become a part of Australia.

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