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He Dumped Tons of Sand Into the Ocean and Founded a Country: He Fell for Tonga.

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The Republic of Minerva, founded in the Pacific by a millionaire seeking to evade taxes, failed to achieve its dream of independence. The artificial island's lifespan ended quickly with military intervention from a neighboring kingdom.

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He Dumped Tons of Sand Into the Ocean and Founded a Country: He Fell for Tonga.

10 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Halk TV broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye 10 days ago on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

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