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Micronations, sometimes also referred to as model countries and new country projects, are small, self-proclaimed entities that assert their sovereignty as independent states but which are not acknowledged as such by any of the recognised sovereign states, or by any supranational organization.
MicroWiki, the largest micronational wiki and encyclopaedia, has thousands of articles on various topics related to micronationalism "with many country pages [on MicroWiki] longer than those of real nations [on Wikipedia]", [174] and a number of micronations exist and conduct diplomacy solely on the wiki, utilising it as an online community.
Micronations are political entities that claim independence and mimic acts of sovereignty as if they were a sovereign state, but lack any legal recognition. [2] According to Collins English Dictionary, many exist "only on the internet or within the private property of [their] members" [3] and seek to simulate a state rather than to achieve international recognition; their activities are ...
Molossia (/ m oʊ ˈ l ɒ s i ə /), officially the Republic of Molossia, is a micronation claiming de facto independence, claims sovereignty over 11.3 acres (4.6 ha; 46,000 m 2) of land near Dayton, Nevada. [1]
A new self-proclaimed sovereign micronation has cropped up along a desolate stretch of Route 78. What that means, and what the owner's plans are, remain unclear.
It can be hard to differentiate between micronations and secessionalist movements. However, micronations are usually humorous and do not seriously pursue independence in terms of recognition. Secessionalist movements are more serious and actually try to achieve independence and recognition, sometimes by violence.
Mini-dokuritsukoku (ミニ独立国, "mini-independent countries") are micronations established in Japan. More specifically, it refers to those founded in the 1980s during the "micronation boom", when local communities and businesses declared "independence" to promote tourism, local culture and rural business, and to combat migration of young ...
Articles on micronations should be written with a neutral point of view in a style and tone which reflects the predominant view of the reliable sources. Examples: Examples: If the reliable sources indicate that the "micronation" is regarded as a cultural curiosity or cultural phenomena only it should be written about in the same tone, and not ...