Imagine deciding that you wanted to have your own kingdom, and then actually making it a reality? Well, that’s exactly what the kings and queens of these micronations have done.
A micronation is a small, self-declared entity that claims to be an independent state but is not recognized by any other nations. Even though they are not legitimate countries, they often have their own rights and rules, and mimic real states by creating governments, national symbols, flags, and even currencies.
Sometimes it’s for political protest, like the now infamous Kingdom of Kubala that set up camp in Scotland. Other times, it’s the brainchild of some very eccentric people.
So, click on to discover the world’s most successful micronations.