CNBC TV 18
August 19, 202
Micronations are political entities that claim to be an independent nation or a sovereign entity despite lacking legal recognition by world governments or international organizations.
While several micronations have issued coins, flags, postage stamps, passports, medals and other state-related items they are rarely considered a threat to any nation’s integrity like separatist movements.
From Sealand to Kailaasa; microstates explained
Fugitive and self-styled godman Nithyananda and his self-declared nation of 'Republic of Kailaasa' is in news again. Reports have emerged that the godman and his followers have set up a central bank- 'Reserve Bank of Kailaasa'- for his so-called only Hindu nation in the planet.
While the news has again raised questions about the future of Nithyananda, who has several cases registered against him, and the validity of his self-proclaimed nation that no country has recognised, it reminds us the concept of ‘micronations.’
What are micronations
Micronations are political entities that claim to be an independent nation or a sovereign entity despite not having legal recognition from any governments or international organisations. While there are some exceptions, most micronations are small in size.
Even as several micronations have issued coins, flags, postage stamps, passports, medals and other state-related items, they are rarely considered a threat to any nation’s integrity like separatist movements.
The concept of micronations is said to have originated in the 20th century. One of the first known instance of forming a micronation was when Martin Coles Harman, owner of the British island of Lundy, declared himself King and issued private coinage and postage stamps for local use. There were several similar such instances. The concept of micronations gained widespread publicity in the 60s after Sealand, was established in 1967 on an abandoned World War 2 gun platform in the North Sea off the coast of England.
Though many such nations were built, motivated by political or spiritual ambitions, many recent ones are an after-effect of internet fascination. They are also used as source to generate revenue in the form of the sale of memorabilia.
Some well-known micronations
Freedom: A ship owned by New York-based libertarian group in 70s.
Global Country of World Peace: A country declared by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 2000. It made several attempts to buy or lease land for sovereign territory. Its currency is the Raam and its capitals include Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa and Vlodrop.
Asgardia: It is a proposed nation based in outer space.
The Free Republic of Liberland: Founded in 2015, claims a small parcel of land between Croatia and Serbia called Siga.
Principality of Sealand: World War II-era anti-aircraft platform built in the North Sea beyond, now used a free web hosting base.
Imperial Throne: Created by Czar loyalists as a stepping stone to re-establish Czarist rule over Russia.
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