Principality of Sealand In America, they say, anyone can be President -- and it's true. You could be President tomorrow. Not the President of the United States of America, of course, but if you change your expectations a little, you could rule your own country. Creating your own micronation is easier than you might think. You can do it for political reasons, as an act of protest, or to create a safe haven for a like-minded community of people. Do it as an experiment in diplomacy, an educational project, or just for kicks. You don't even need a private island or a prime piece of real estate: Some micronations only exist online, or as sketches in the journals of their monarchs. In fact, we could declare this space Sparkylvania or Sparkistan right now... but setting up a constitution and diplomatic relations and printing our own passports, currency, and stamps sounds like so much hassle. Of course, you could save yourself the trouble and just buy an existing country. Sealand, possibly the world's most famous micronation, could be yours for a mere 750 million Euro. Suggested Sites... CBC Interview With Prince of Sealand - His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Sealand discusses the micronation's past and the royal family's plans to sell it. Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands - declared independence in 2004 in order to secure the rights of all gay and lesbian citizens. Hutt River Principality - a successful secessionist state that split from Australia 37 years ago. Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations - a guide book featuring profiles of micronations and a travel guide for multimicronational tourists. Imperial Collection - stamps, bank notes, and other ephemera from micronations around the world.

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