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by throwaway2037 27 days ago
Most of North America and South America operates under Jus sanguinis -- you get citizenship for being born in country, even if your parents are not citizens.
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MandieD 27 days ago
I think you meant “jus soli” (“law of soil”) - “jus sanguinis” means “law of blood.”
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throwaway2037 27 days ago
You are right!
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jeroenhd 25 days ago
North America and South America are America, though?
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