The smallest country in the world

The Principality of Sealand is located in the English Channel. The only land territory is an abandoned man-made building, surrounded by sea water, which is 0/0 km away from the Suffolk coast of England. This country is the smallest in the world, with a habitable territory of only about 550 square meters. It can't be found on the world map at all. It's really a tiny place.

The history of the Principality of Sealand can be traced back to1September 2, 967, when paddy roy bates, a former British Royal Navy Colonel, established a micro-state on a fortress in the English Channel and declared its independence. Since then, this country has existed ever since. The Principality of Sealand has its own national flag and national anthem, as well as a unique set of laws and systems. There is no official leader in this country, but there is a Committee to manage state affairs.

The development of history

1On September 2nd, 967, the former British Royal Navy Colonel paddy roy bates occupied an abandoned artificial military building, which was built by Britain to prevent German invasion during World War II and was abandoned after the war. According to his own interpretation of international law, he claimed to exercise sovereignty over Grosta.

The female pottery pagoda is the territory of the country (and the only land "territory"). This is the Principality of Sealand, a national (entity) territory that has not been recognized by the international community.

Since its establishment, the Principality of Sealand has been occupied by Di paddy roy bates, his family and partners. The permanent population of the Principality of Sealand rarely exceeds five, and the habitable territory area is about 550 square meters.

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