Will this country become the world's newest state

A group of islands that is part of Papua New Guinea will vote for independence.

And if the vote goes right, Bougainville can become the world's newest state.
Island history includes colonial exploitation, independence efforts, a nine-year war and a gradual peaceful process, the BBC writes.

On Saturday, a new chapter will be written, when 207 thousand people will vote if they want broader autonomy or independence.

Observers expect up to three quarters to choose independence.

Why independence? 

The islands were named after a French explorer of the X century V III, and became part of a German colony, New German Guinea, at the end of the XIX century.

During World War I, Australia took control and remained in the lead until 1975 (with a brief period of Japanese control during World War II).

While under colonial control, Bougainville, whose population has already reached 300 thousand, was increasingly breakaway.

When Papua New Guinea gained independence in 1975, Bougainville became a province, although there was little enthusiasm for it.

In fact, there was also a declaration of independence just before Pope New Guinea was formed, an attempt to create the Republic of Northern Solomon”. However, the initiative was ignored by Australia and Pope New Guinea.

The statement was the manifestation of an identity of Bougainville that took place during the 20th century. Initially, it came as a response to the colonialism of plantations, which was created as a result of racism and economic exploitation.

What distinguished this population the most was the dark color of the skin, most bougainvilleans have darker skin than most.
After the failed declaration of independence, a nine-year separatist war began in 1988.

The number of those killed over the years ranges from 4,000 to 20,000, about 3% of the island population.

The fighting ended in 1997 with the help of international mediators.

As a result, the Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) was established, the establishment of the Boughinville Autonomous Government in 2005, as well as the promise of a non-binding referendum on independence, Periscope follows.