Seven European countries that are not allowed on the world map
There are many more countries in the world than are listed in the atlases. It's just that many of them are not real, but self-proclaimed. This is not about Abkhazia or Kosovo. The body of the old lady of Europe is full of countries-jokes that have a certain set of signs of statehood, but seriously do not count on independence.
New Slovenian Art, Slovenia
The state called New Slovenian Art was formed in 1991 from an informal organization of the same name, which, in turn, was created seven years earlier by the Slovenian music group Laibach. Physically, it is impossible to visit the New Slovenian art, since it does not have its own point on the map, but you can become its citizen and even get a passport. It is claimed that today the New Slovenian Art has more citizens than the Vatican.
Kugelmugel, Austria
And this is the smallest virtual state, its diameter was only 7.68 meters — because it all fit in a single round building owned by a local artist. He had "unsolvable" disagreements with the Austrian authorities — he wanted to build a house, and the authorities did not want to allow it. The house was eventually built and proclaimed an independent state-the Republic of Kugelmugel. It happened in 1984. The artist refused to pay taxes and even began to print his own stamps, for which he almost went to prison — only the personal pardon of the President of Austria saved him. The house, however, was eventually confiscated, moved to the Prater Park in Vienna and turned into a tourist attraction.
Alcatraz, Italy
There's something about the Italian air… This eco-village in the Italian region of Umbria first declared itself a republic, and then an independent nation. Its Government and residents believe that Alcatraz is on its way to a happy future where honor and mutual respect prevail. The achievement of nirvana is obviously hindered by indecently cackling tourists.
Mapsulon, Italy
Inspired by the example of other free Italian cities, this dwarf "state" near Florence declared its independence in 1996. The first thing the new authorities did was to ban everything modern, including television, computers,and even asphalt. In addition, in the village, in principle, they communicate only in the Tuscan language. A fun tourist attraction.
Sealand, United Kingdom
Is it possible to create a state on a former oil platform in the North Sea? Retired British Major Paddy Roy Bates in 1967 said that he had all the rights to this platform 20 kilometers from the coast of Great Britain. Since then, first he and then his family have been fighting for the state (principality) to truly become a full-fledged state unit. Unfortunately, the tourist routes to Sealand are still not well established.
Uzhupis, Lithuania
The closest of all the European dwarf states to us is Uzhupis. Uzhupis is a quarter near the Old Town of Vilnius, which declared independence in 1997. The state with an army of 12 people and ambassadors in 320 countries celebrates Independence Day on April 1. Jokes aside-the state has its own currency, anthem and customs!
Seborga, Italy
In the Middle Ages, this Italian village really was a real feudal principality — like many at the time. It lost its rights and recognition as a state in 1729. And in 1963, its inhabitants came up with the idea that Italy had never legally correctly formalized the entry of Seborga into its composition, so that the principality "should be" independent. If it should, then it will be-the village declared independence, which attracted the attention of tourists. However, official Rome never took this statement seriously.
Keywords: Europe | Countries | Dwarfs | State | Independence | Politics