Parva Domus
Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies Micronation | |
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| Motto: Parva domus magna quies Small house, big rest | |
| Anthem: Parva Domus March | |
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| Demonym(s) | Parvense |
| Organizational structure | Presidential constitutional republic |
• President | Bartolomé Angel Grillo |
• Vice President | Milton Marona |
| Establishment | |
• Declared | 25 August 1878 |
| Area claimed | |
• Total | 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 200, ~850,000 historical |
| Claimed GDP (PPP) | 2017 estimate |
• Total | Est. USD 4.8M |
| HDI | 0.94 very high |
| Purported currency | Parva Domus Peso |
Parva Domus, officially the Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies (Latin for "small house, big rest") is a self-proclaimed micronation surrounded by the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It has served since 1878 as a civil, cultural and recreational association.[1]
Description
Parva Domus is a micronation and self-proclaimed republic with a social and recreational aim. As usual in this type of organization, its citizens employ all sorts of flamboyant appellations and honors. It consists of a government led by a president and a cabinet of ministers.[2] Its territory consists of a "Presidential Palace", a neoclassical residence built in the 19th century, surrounded by gardens and statues. It is located in the neighborhood of Punta Carretas.
The constitution of Parva Domus admits a maximum of 250 simultaneous citizens. Only men are allowed to become citizens. In 130 years, the republic has had over 843,297 citizens.[3]
Famous Parvenses
Among its citizens, several stand out: Juan Zorrilla de San Martín, Isidoro de María, Eduardo Rodríguez Larreta and Eduardo Fabini.[citation needed]
Important events
In 2003 the Uruguayan Postal Service issued a postage stamp in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Republic of Parva Domus.[4] In 2007 the micronation hosted a meeting between Uruguayan and Argentinean diplomats in the middle of the pulp mill dispute.[5]
Every year during Uruguay's Heritage Day, the micronation opens its doors and offers guided visits of its National Museum, gardens, and theatre.[6]
References
- ^ Medina, Federico (19 August 2017). "La República de Parva Domus y Joventango celebran mañana el siglo de La cumparsita". la diaria (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ www.espectador.com (30 August 2015). "Parva Domus, la pequena republica dentro de Uruguay - Espectador.com". Espectador.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ ElPais. "Nueva fecha patria en la Parva Domus". Diario EL PAIS Uruguay (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 24 May 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Sellos – Correo Uruguayo". www.correo.com.uy (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Las "gestiones " de Parva Domus" (in Spanish). 20 May 2007. Archived from the original on 20 February 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ Observador, El. "Viaje a la sede de un país imposible". El Observador (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
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