Republic of Molossia
Also known as Molossia, Repulic of Molossia
micronation in Nevada, United States
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The Republic of Molossia is a micronation—a small, self-declared independent state—located in Nevada that exists outside the recognition of the international community. While it has no official standing, it represents a curious example of how individuals create alternative political entities within existing countries.
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Respubliko de Molossia
- Population
- 32
- Official website
- www.molossia.org
- Motto
- Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
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- Commons category
- Molossia
- inception
- 1999-09-03
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Article
Molossia (/moʊˈlɒsiə/), officially the Republic of Molossia, is a micronation claiming de facto sovereignty over 11.3 acres (4.6 ha; 46,000 m) of land near Dayton, Nevada, United States. The micronation has not received recognition from any of the 193 member states of the United Nations. It was first conceived by Kevin Baugh in 1977, before its official creation in 1998. He continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County, the recognized local government, although he calls it "foreign aid". He has stated that, "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the United States is a lot bigger."
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