Verdis facts for kids

Verdis, officially known as the Free Republic of Verdis, is a very small, self-declared country. It is sometimes called a micronation because it is not officially recognized by other countries. Verdis was started on May 30, 2019, by an Australian activist named Daniel Jackson.

This unique place is located on a piece of land that no country officially claims. It's found on the western side of the Danube River, between Croatia and Serbia. This area is sometimes called "pocket 3" because of a long-standing border disagreement between Croatia and Serbia.

What is Verdis?

Verdis is a self-declared nation that aims to be a new kind of country. It was founded on land that was not claimed by any other nation. This type of land is sometimes called terra nullius, which means "nobody's land."

Why was Verdis Founded?

The founder, Daniel Jackson, created Verdis on land that Croatia and Serbia have been arguing about for over 25 years. Because these two countries couldn't agree on their exact borders, some small areas along the Danube River were left unclaimed. Verdis was established on one of these unclaimed spots.

Where is Verdis Located?

Verdis is situated on the western bank of the Danube River. This area is close to another self-declared nation called Liberland. The land where Verdis was founded is considered by Croatia to be part of Serbia, but Serbia no longer claims it. This is why it became an unclaimed "pocket" of land.

Who Leads Verdis?

Verdis is set up as a republic with a special type of government called a Direct Democracy. This means that citizens would have a direct say in how the country is run.

• The first leader and founder of Verdis is President Daniel Jackson.
• Natsuki Rogers serves as the Vice President.

What are the Official Languages and Currency?

Verdis has several official languages to welcome people from different backgrounds:

• English
• Croatian
• Serbian

The official money used in Verdis is the Euro.