Micronation facts for kids
Micronations are like tiny, self-declared countries. They are started by one person or a small group. These "countries" are not officially recognized by big organizations like the United Nations. They often exist mostly online or in people's imaginations.
People create micronations for many different reasons. Some want to show they don't agree with their main country, like the United Kingdom. Others might hope to make money, or simply want a special place of their own.
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Famous Micronations
Here is a list of some well-known micronations:
| Name | Started On | What It's About |
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| Aerican Empire | 8 May 1987 | This micronation was created by Eric Lis when he was a boy, just for fun. Much of its claimed land is in Canada. |
| Empire of Adammia | 13 April 2013 | Founded by Adam the First. Most of its claimed territory is in the United Kingdom and the United States. |
| Empire of Austenasia | 20 September 2008 | Started by Terry and Jonathan Austen. Its claimed areas are mainly in Great Britain and North America. |
| Conch Republic | 23 April 1982 | This micronation was formed by people from Key West in Florida. They were unhappy because the USA was stopping them from getting goods easily. |
| Kingdom of Lovely | 1 January 2005 | This micronation was created for a TV show by Danny Wallace. |
| Principality of Sealand | 2 September 1967 | Paddy Roy Bates started this micronation on an old RAF fort. The fort is called Roughs Tower. |
| Republic of Molossia | 3 September 1999 | This is an older micronation led by Kevin Baugh. It was first created in 1977. |
| Kingdom of Talossa | 26 December 1979 | This is one of the oldest micronations that still exists today. |
Another example is the Republic of Dolmatovka, which started in 2014.
Micronation Competitions
Some micronations enjoy playing in friendly competitions against each other.
Football Matches
The biggest football (soccer) group for micronations is the MFA (Micronational Football Association). Joe Foxon started it in 2009. It has 13 micronations from 7 different countries as members. The MFA holds a competition every four years called the MFA World Cup. Micronations from all over the world can play in it. The first World Cup was held in Southern England in 2013.
Chess Tournaments
There is also an annual chess competition for micronations. Players compete online using computers. In its first year, three micronations took part in the chess tournament.
Singing Contests
Every year, there's a singing competition called the MicroVision Song Contest. Micronations create a song and share it online. Then, other micronations vote for their favorite song. The winner of the contest gets to host the next one.
Images for kids
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The Principality of Sealand is a micronation located on a seafort off the coast of the United Kingdom.
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Republic of Rose Island
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Landing on Minerva
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The border crossing from Italy into the Principality of Seborga
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The 550 m2 (5,900 sq ft) Principality of Sealand
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Citizens and Officials of the Commonwealth of Dracul at their annual Tsar Nicholas II parade in Houston, Texas, US.
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Grand Duchy of Flandrensis and the Republic of St. Charlie on 15 July 2012 at the PoliNation Micronational Conference in London
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10 Dinero; Paloma
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20 Ice marks; Westarctica
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Bill of 10 Flandri, Flandrensis
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Kingdom of Ourania coin
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A Principality of Seborga coin
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35 Dollars; Republic of Minerva coin
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20 Dollars; Hutt River Province
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Lundy Island—1 Puffin coin
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10 ICU gold "Wirtland Crane"
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Sealandic coins, from left to right: Cupronickel Half Dollar, Silver One Dollar and Bronze Quarter Dollar
See also
In Spanish: Micronación para niños
