A third option would be for a sovereign, sparsely populated country to allow itself to be “taken over,” with the approval of its population. The existing nation's citizens would become a minority, but would be permanently provided for and gain the goodwill of the world. They would also benefit from a sudden influx of many trained professionals and laborers. No new country would need to be formed, and United Nations recognition wouldn't be required. This would eliminate any struggle for independence and sovereignty. Two examples could include Dominica or Micronesia, island nations with less than 100,000 people.