Republic of Molossia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Republic of Molossia Republiko De Molossia Micronation
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
Anthem: "Fair Molossia is Our Home" by Kevin Baugh
Capital	Baughston
Official languages	English, Esperanto
Organizational structure	Nominally constitutional presidential republic; de facto Military dictatorship
• President	Kevin Baugh
Legislature	National Assembly (advisory only)
Establishment
• Declared	September 3, 1999
Area claimed
• Total	0.0053 km2 (0.0020 sq mi)
Membership	27
Purported currency	Valora
Time zone	Molossian Standard Time (UTC-7 hours, 41 minutes)
Calling code	+1 775

Molossia, also known as the Republic of Molossia, is a special kind of country called a micronation. It was started by Kevin Baugh, and its main office is in his home near Dayton, Nevada. Kevin Baugh has been the president of Molossia since September 3, 1999.

Before becoming president, Kevin Baugh was a leader in other small projects from 1977 to 1999. He later changed Molossia from being like a kingdom (a monarchy) to a republic, which is a country led by elected officials.

What is Molossia?

Molossia is mostly made up of Kevin Baugh's house, which is called the Government House. This area is about 0.001 acres (4 m²) in size. It also includes about 1.3 acres (5,000 m²) of land around the house. All of Molossia is surrounded by the state of Nevada. It used to claim a small piece of land in Pennsylvania too.

Molossia is seen as a very detailed hobby that has grown a lot. It began as a fun project when Kevin Baugh was a child in 1977. Later, in the late 1990s, it became a more official "territory."

Where Did the Name Molossia Come From?

The name Molossia comes from the Spanish word morro. This word means "small rocky hill." Kevin Baugh has said that the name is not connected to an ancient Greek group called the Molossians.

Images for kids

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  Kevin Baugh, the president of Molossia, standing next to the Molossian flag.