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How to create a micronation (and why you might want to)

Imagine this: your own island conveniently located at the perfect latitude with plentiful free energy, posh accommodations, and all you can eat (or drink, if you desire).

Best of all, you make all the laws.

If that sounds like your cup of tea, a micronation might be for you.

During the Covid lockdowns, many of us felt like we were on islands of our own. Working from home. Staying on our own land. Cut off from the world. We realised

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