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One of the GCC [1] countries. I am sure none of them give citizenship or even permanent residency to non-citizens born in them.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperation_Council_for_the_Ara...

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Generally only in the Americas is citizenship given to those who were born in a particular country. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jus_soli

It used to be the same in India. But it changed a few years ago. Now you can Indian citizenship if you are born in India and atleast one of your parents is an Indian citizen.

I think I know which country you're talking about. They do give citizenship only to non-citizens (as you've said), but there are other exceptions.

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