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|official_languages = [[English language|English]], [[Esperanto]] <ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=What is Esperanto? |url= http://www.molossia.org/esperanto.html | website=Republic of Molossia |location= 226 Mary Lane, [[Dayton, Nevada]] 89403 |access-date=2017-08-04 | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170706103815/http://www.molossia.org/esperanto.html | archivedate= 2017-07-06 | quote=Esperanto is the second language of the Republic of Molossia. }}</ref> |
|official_languages = [[English language|English]], [[Esperanto]] <ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=What is Esperanto? |url= http://www.molossia.org/esperanto.html | website=Republic of Molossia |location= 226 Mary Lane, [[Dayton, Nevada]] 89403 |access-date=2017-08-04 | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170706103815/http://www.molossia.org/esperanto.html | archivedate= 2017-07-06 | quote=Esperanto is the second language of the Republic of Molossia. }}</ref> |
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|government_type = [[Constitutional]] [[presidential republic]] (de jure) <br> [[Military dictatorship]] (de facto)<ref> |
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Revision as of 16:38, 4 March 2019
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Republic of Molossia Respubliko de Molossia (Esperanto) Micronation | |
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 Flag
 Coat of Arms
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| Motto: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained | |
| Anthem: "Fair Molossia is Our Home"[1] | |
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| Capital and largest city | Baughston |
| Official languages | English, Esperanto [2] |
| Demonym(s) | Molossian |
| Organizational structure | Constitutional presidential republic (de jure) Military dictatorship (de facto)[3] |
| Kevin Baugh | |
| Andrianne DiBianca | |
| Legislature | National Assembly |
| Establishment | |
• Declared | May 26, 1977 |
• Republic | September 3, 1999 |
| Area claimed | |
• Total | 0.0053 km2 (0.0020 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 34 (Including dogs) |
| Membership | 34 |
| Purported currency | Valora |
| Time zone | Molossian Standard Time (UTC-7 hours, 41 minutes) Molossian Daylight Time (UTC-8:41) |
| Calling code | +1 775 |
Molossia, officially the Republic of Molossia, is a micronation bordering the United States, founded by Kevin Baugh (born July 30, 1962) and headquartered at his home near Dayton, Nevada. The Republic of Molossia has claimed itself a nation but it is not recognized as a country by the United Nations or any major government. On April 16, 2016, Baugh hosted a tour of Molossia, sponsored by the website Atlas Obscura.[4] Kevin Baugh continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County (the recognized local government), although he calls it "foreign aid." The land use of the property identified as being within the county is Manufactured Home Converted to Real Property.[5] Kevin Baugh has stated, "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the U.S. is a lot bigger".[6]
History
The origins of Molossia come from a micronation childhood project, called The Grand Republic of Vuldstein, founded by Baugh and James Spielman on May 26, 1977. Vuldstein was run and populated by King James I (Spielman) and Prime Minister Baugh, although James soon left Vuldstein. Baugh used this name for several nomadic kingdoms as he traveled to Europe. From 1998 to 1999, Molossia was a member of the United Provinces of Utopia 3. On September 3, 1999, Baugh created the Republic of Molossia as a successor country to Vuldstein and declared himself president.
On November 13, 2012, Kevin Baugh created a petition on the Whitehouse.gov We the People website to obtain official recognition of the micronation ( Petition "We the People" ). He declared at the last census (March 18, 2012) 27 inhabitants ( Newsbites Molossia ).
Territory
Molossia consists of three properties (previously four) that are owned by Baugh, in the contiguous United States and comprising a total area of 6.3 acres (2.5 ha): Harmony Province, located near Dayton, Nevada, is the smallest of Molossia's territories, at little more than one acre (4,000 m2) in size. It is the Baugh family's primary place of residence, and the site of Molossia's designated capital, Baughston. Baughston was renamed from Espera on July 30, 2013 to commemorate President Baugh's 51st birthday.[7] The United States of America's street address for Kevin Baugh's house is 226 Mary Lane Road, Dayton, Nevada 89403.[8]
In August 2003, Baugh purchased a small piece of rural land in Northern California. This was referred to the Colony of Farfalla. The property was sold late in 2005, after Baugh inherited more land which he subsequently named Desert Homestead Province, in Southern California.[9] Desert Homestead had been owned by Baugh's grandfather, and the property has been declared a national monument dedicated to him. In early 2015 a Farfalla Colony became Molossian territory again.[9]
Economy
Molossia's currency is the valora, which is subdivided into 100 futtrus and pegged to the relative value of Pillsbury cookie dough.[10] Cookie dough is stored in an outbuilding called the Bank of Molossia, from which valora coins made from gambling chips and printed banknotes are sold.[11][12] CNN's Great Big Story also featured Molossia and Baugh.[13]
Claimed war with East Germany
The Republic of Molossia claims to be at war with East Germany, alleging that they are responsible for military drills performed by Kevin Baugh while stationed with the United States Military in West Germany, and therefore are also responsible for the resulting lack of sleep.[14][15] While East Germany formally ceased to exist in 1990 via the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany, Molossia argues that Ernst Thälmann Island, through dedication by Cuba to Weimar German politician Ernst Thälmann and lack of mention in the Treaty on the Final Settlement or by the nation of Cuba either, is still East German land, allowing the war to continue.
See also
References
- ^ Our New National Anthem Republic of Molossia (www.molossia.org). Date 28 January 2014; access date 4 September 2014
- ^ "What is Esperanto?". Republic of Molossia. 226 Mary Lane, Dayton, Nevada 89403. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
Esperanto is the second language of the Republic of Molossia.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ http://www.molossia.org/MolossiaNVDay2015.pdf
- ^ "Interviewing the President of Molossia". Atlas Obscura. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Property Detail - Parcel Detail for Parcel # 003-304-18". Storey County Assesor's Office. Storey County. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Molossia and Vikesland? Leaders of (fake) nations gather in L.A." Retrieved April 10, 2015.
- ^ "The President's 51st Birthday". Republic of Molossia. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ^ Ames, Justin (July 16, 2014). "Visiting The Republic Of Molossia: Part 1 of 2". The Velvet Rocket. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Republic of Molossia - Official Website". Republic of Molossia. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ^ "Molossia’s currency, the Valora, is linked in value to Pillsbury Cookie Dough (the current exchange rate of 1 Valora to $1 is 0.75)." Atlas Obscura article, April 2016
- ^ "Bank of Molossia". Republic of Molossia. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "'Lonely Planet' Explores Micronations". Day to Day. National Public Radio. November 1, 2006. Retrieved April 19, 2008.
- ^ "This Man Runs a Micronation of 32 People". CNN. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
- ^ "The War with East Germany". Molossia.org. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ Machado, Carmen (April 26, 2013). "The Imaginary Republic of Molossia". VICE. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
Further reading
| External images | |
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 A 30th-anniversary coin | |
| A customs station | |
| A passport stamp from Molossia | |
| A postage stamp from Molossia | |
| A set of stamps |
- "In The Spirit Of Independence Day - One nation, under me", The Chicago Tribune, Colleen Mastoni, July 3, 2008.
- Ryan, John. Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Self-Proclaimed Nations, ISBN 1-74104-730-7.
- iBerkshires Bite-sized sovereignties offer worlds of fun. February 2, 2005.
- Micronations: Republic of Molossia, Unrecognised States Numismatic Society, 2006.
- Micronations: Little Countries that Could, G4TV, Dave Roos, June 8, 2001.
- "Born to rule", The Australian, Peter Needham, September 16, 2006.
- "State of the nation", San Francisco Bay Guardian, Lynn Rapoport, February 28, 2007.
- Meet the First Family of Molossia, a nation within Nevada: 40-year 'dictator,' President Kevin Baugh, rules over 33 citizens (including dogs) of the micronation he established, complete with its own rules, border control, traditions and currency The Daily Mail, Matthew Wright, July 4, 2017.
External links
- The Republic of Molossia official website
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