Birthright refers to rights acquired at birth or by birth order. Concept is ancient and intertwined with patriarchy and birth order. Firstborn children traditionally inherit parent's entire estate
PESEL is Poland's national identification number since 1979. It is 11 digits long and identifies one person uniquely. Mandatory for permanent residents and temporary residents over 2 months. Required for passport applications since March 2015
BVA is the competent authority for German citizenship abroad. All applications must be conducted in German. Citizenship can be established through discretion or legal entitlement
Luxembourg is a trilingual country with four official languages. Nearly 50% of residents are foreigners. Luxembourgish became national language in 1984
Citizenship can be obtained through five years of legal residence in Ireland. Marriage to an Irish citizen or civil partnership grants citizenship after three years. Refugees can become citizens after three years of residence. Minors can apply on behalf of their parents or Irish descent
Vanuatu is an archipelago located 1,750 km east of Australia. The nation consists of 83 islands, with Espiritu Santo being the largest at 3,956 km². The highest point is Mount Tabwemasana at 1,879 m on Espiritu Santo