The self-appointed Prince of the Principality of Wy, a micronation in the north Sydney suburb of Mosman. - Delprat's homemade kingdom, filled with monarchical and historical paraphernalia, is, like ...

Ever been so fed up with your government that you decided to break away and form your own nation? A surprising number of Australians have. There are about 100 micronations spread out across the world, ...

Never heard of the Imperial Kingdom of Calsahara? The Conch Republic? The Principality of Sealand? You’re not alone. Léo Delafontaine hadn’t either until 2012, when he visited the Republic of Saugeais ...

Never heard of the Imperial Kingdom of Calsahara? The Conch Republic? The Principality of Sealand? You’re not alone. Léo Delafontaine hadn’t either until 2012, when he visited the Republic of Saugeais ...

Micronations are areas that claim independence but are not recognized by the UN or the rest of the world's governments. Autonomous rulers of these nations have the power to set laws and taxes, control ...

Randy Williams, the ‘sultan’ of the 11-acre micronation in the California desert. An 11-acre plot in the California desert ruled over by a faux sultan is attracting thousands of ‘citizens’ looking for ...

A statue of Leonard George Casley, founder of the Principality of Hutt River. | Chris Fithall, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0 A micronation is a piece of land, either geographical or hypothetical, ...

When most territories decide to go it alone as an independent country, it usually involves at best a referendum, at worst a messy war. But for some, starting a nation is a far simpler affair. Earth is ...

A spindly 13-year-old wearing a silver plastic crown and cargo shorts stands next to a middle-aged man in full military regalia as they await their royal photo. They’re surrounded by more than 70 ...

Tired of the usual travel checklist? Micronations are self-declared countries that often exist inside larger nations, with their own flags, leaders, and sometimes even passports. If you’re curious ...

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