Do micronations have to follow US laws?

Yes. Molossia is as a sovereign, independent nation within the territory of the United States. It exists as a state within a state, much like the Navajo Nation. We exercise sovereignty over our own territory, and have our own laws, customs and land.

Are there any micronations in America?

The Republic of Molossia is one of the most ambitious micronations in the United States. Founded by Kevin Baugh in 1999, the Republic of Molossia claims territory in Nevada, Northern and Southern California, a portion of the Pacific Ocean, and a 49,881-acre strip of land on the planet Venus.

How do I get a citizen for my micronation?

While there are many one-person micronations out there, you’ll need citizens to join your micronation if you intend to achieve sovereignty. You can ask friends, neighbors, and family members. You can also find citizens through advertisements or on the Internet through your own website or micronation forums.

Do micronations pay taxes?

Micronations are areas that claim independence but are not recognized by the UN or the rest of the world’s governments. Autonomous rulers of these nations have the power to set laws and taxes, control who enters their land, and hand out prestigious titles to friends and family.

Can anyone start a micronation?

You need citizens. You need a website. For many micronations, this is most, if not all that their country ever is, a website and a few dedicated citizens. Some micronations start without any citizens, build a website and try to lure citizens in.

Is it legal to create your own country?

You must have a defined territory. You must have a permanent population. You must have a government. Your government must be capable of interacting with other states.

Can micronations compete in the Olympics?

They are designed to allow micronations not recognized by the macronational Olympic Committee to participate in an international sporting event. They are not designed to promote any one nation over any other, but rather to build cooperation and appreciation between all micronations.

Can I claim Bir Tawil?

Outside of Antarctica, Bir Tawil is the only piece of land that is not claimed by any nation.

Can you buy an island and start your own country?

Investors and visitors to Coffee Caye automatically become citizens of the Principality of Islandia — there will be novelty Islandia passports, too — and anyone can support the micronation by purchasing “citizenship,” or titles such as Lord or Lady of Islandia for a small fee, without investing.

Can I start a country in Bir Tawil?

Need a settled population this is one of the most important steps in claiming a country as your own. You can’t just claim a nation entirely as your own if no one lives there. Many people have tried to claim Bir Tawil. Having a settled population is very difficult for an obvious reason.

Can I take Bir Tawil?

The short answer is that yes you can travel to Bir Tawil, but you cannot as many people claim travel here independently and claim it as your own. To travel to Bir Tawil involves lots of planning, permissions and indeed logistics. All of which Young Pioneer Tours can deal with.

Is there any unclaimed land in the world?

Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway and the UK had by then made unrecognised claims, but 1.6 million square kilometres of West Antarctica known as Marie Byrd Land, roughly one-tenth of the whole continent, had not been claimed by any country. It remains the only unclaimed land on Earth.