The Principality of Sealand -- all of it There's an old saying that, in America, anyone can grow up to be the President -- and it's true. You could be President tomorrow. Of course, you couldn't be the President of the United States of America, but if you lower your expectations just a little, you could rule your own country -- or, more to the point, your own micronation. Creating a micronation of your very own is an easier task 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, we don't care. You don't even need to own a private island or a prime piece of real estate. For that matter, you don't even need any real estate at all. All you need is a dream and a flag. Some micronations exist only online, or as sketches in the journals of their monarchs. In fact, we could declare this space Sparkylvania or Sparkistan right now if we wanted to ... but, frankly, going to all the trouble of setting up a constitution and establishing diplomatic relations and printing our own passports and currency and stamps sounds like too much hassle. Of course, you could save yourself the trouble and just buy an pre-existing country. Sealand, possibly the world's most famous micronation, could be yours for a mere 750 million Euros. Of course, if you buy it, it'll be you who's responsible for fighting off all those invading armies, and who needs that headache? 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. Micronations of the World - Smithsonian Magazine explores micronations and the people who found them. Hutt River Principality - a successful secessionist state that split from Australia 37 years ago. Imperial Collection - stamps, bank notes, and other ephemera from micronations around the world.

Directory categories: Micronations, Sealand, Countries of the World, Hutt River Province, International Law

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