You may have heard of the Principality of Sealand. If you haven't, quick explanation, copypasta'd from the Wikipedia page:
The Principality of Sealand is a micronation located on HM Fort Roughs, a former World War II Maunsell Sea Fort in the North Sea 10 km (six miles) off the coast of Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
Since 1967, the facility has been occupied by former radio broadcaster and British Army Major Paddy Roy Bates, his associates and family, who claim that it is an independent sovereign state. External commentators generally classify Sealand as a micronation. It has been described as the world's best-known micronation.
Sealand is not recognized as a sovereign state by any United Nations member, and critics, citing court rulings in the United States and in Germany, have asserted that Roughs Tower has always remained under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom.
Seriously, this country is miniscule. This is a picture of it:
I have long been a fan of Sealand. Well, yesterday, my (amazing) friends pitched in and bought me a Baronship for my birthday. And while I kind of hate to tell other people about it...well, just click here.
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Love hearing about Sealand, reminds me that some people can live their dreams. Then get boarded by pirates and kidnapped.
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Actually, some pirates once did board Sealand and take the prince hostage, but Sealand prevailed. It was the only war they ever fought.
I wonder who their neighbors are
you'll never have a lancashire accent as rich as mine, dream all you want.
i really want this though.
I prefer Darth or Lord.
I want to be known as Lord Cookiepuss of Ice Cream Cakes
Hmm, I'm already a reverend, and with this I could be Lord Reverend...I like it. I'm doing it.
I've known about Sealand for years. In fact, its founder, Roy Bates, is a personal hero of mine,
With great power comes great inventory stocking
this is awesome.
UK residents- do the contest.
most def. nihon
Here's a link to even more awesome mini-countries.
As Nihon said,
FOR THE GOOD OF DESTRUCTOID, THIS MUST BE DONE
I'm already Royal, bitches.