A micronation is a country with drastically reduced borders and population-the Feroe Islands would be such an example.
Vatican - City- Nation - State - kingdom of god
Has it's own government and military
District Of Columbia - Washington D.C. - City - Nation - State - has it's own military -own Money - The Federal Reserve - has it's own police force - the I.R.S. Has it's own "CITIZENS" U.S. CITIZENSHIP - CORPORATE CITIZENS
A micronation is usually referred to as either model countries and/or new country projects. They vary somewhat yet are small, self-proclaimed entities that claim to be independent sovereign states but which are not acknowledged as such by any recognised sovereign state or authority. They should not be confused with microstates, which are recognised independent states of a small size, nor should they be confused with unrecognised states, which may have legitimate claim to sovereign state status.
Motivations for the creation of micronations include theoretical experimentation, political protest, artistic expression, personal entertainment and the conduct of criminal activity. They can also exist in various forms, including in the physical world (on land, at sea and even in outer space), online, in the minds of their creators, or some combination of these. Some micronations issue coins, flags, postage stamps, passports, medals, and other items.
The two examples that are close to where I reside in Florida, are the Conch Republic and one I just became aware of, British West Florida.
Excellent answer! I've recently learned about micronations, and are completely fascinated by them. I've heard of the Conch Republic, but British West Florida is new to me. Thanks for all the detail!
by John Hansen 18 months ago
This is a very interesting article and an entertaining read.https://hubpages.com/politics/The-Micro … of-SealandI enjoyed this article, Rupert.
by Will Apse 11 years ago
The US and UK rank pretty much at the bottom of the pile for rich countries. http://www.oecd.org/els/family/43570328.pdfSweden comes top for children's material well being.Italy comes tops for family relationships (kids in Mediterranean countries always look like a different species to me. They...
by Ralph Deeds 13 years ago
Tea Party Montana Style--Nullification, Secession, and a Pistol in Every Pocket"With each new bill, newly elected tea party lawmakers are offering Montanans a vision of the future."Their state would be a place where officials can ignore US laws, force FBI agents to get a sheriff's OK...
by mintinfo 10 years ago
Why is a sovereign citizen considered an extremist?If you know what a soverign citizen is do you agree that they are considered a threat to society by the FBI?
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