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Micronations is the name given to fake countries created by individuals, and Australia is famous for hosting several.- The phenomenon was seen as eccentric, but in recent years has turned into a creative form of activism that got the attention of academics.

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Micronations is the name given to fake countries created by individuals, and Australia is famous for hosting several.- The phenomenon was seen as eccentric, but in recent years has turned into a creative form of activism that got the attention of academics.

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