World tiniest country for sale!

[lycanox]

This could be an nice starting point for some on this board.
In it short existance it has already been in war with the UK, Holland and Germany.



World's tiniest country seeks new owners to fly the flag
Helen Nugent

For sale: the world’s smallest country, complete with its own passports, currency, stamps and national football team. Uninterrupted sea views and complete privacy assured. Oh, and more wind than you will ever want. Offers in the region of eight-digit sums considered.
After 40 years, the owners of the Principality of Sealand have put it on the market. They hope that investors will be lured by the island’s setting and its status as a tax haven.

But it is not exactly a dream hideaway. Sealand, which was built as a wartime fort called Roughs Tower in 1941, is a 550 sq m (5,920 sq ft) steel platform perched on two concrete towers. Accessible only by helicopter and boat, it sits seven miles (11km) off the coast of Harwich in Essex.

Its living accommodation is less than palatial — long, low buildings made of steel through which the sound of generators reverberates constantly. One American visitor described it as “unbelievably ugly”.

What it lacks in charm and climate it makes up for in a history that includes raiders, hand-to-hand fighting and a kidnapping.

In September 1967 Paddy Roy Bates, a former English major, settled there with his family. He proclaimed the island his own state and gave himself the title of prince.

A year later the Royal Navy tried to evict him. The self- professed Roy of Sealand saw them off with warning shots fired from the fort.

A judge ruled that Sealand lay beyond the three-mile limit of Britain’s territorial waters and was, therefore, outside government control.

Seven years later Prince Roy introduced a constitution and, later, a flag, a national anthem and gold and silver Sealand dollars. Finally, passports were issued to people deemed to have promoted the interests of Sealand.

In 1978 Dutch and German businessmen came to discuss a business deal and, while there, kidnapped Prince Roy’s son and took Sealand by force. He was freed in a counter-attack from the air and Prince Roy held the invaders as prisoners of war. Germany asked Britain to intervene but was told that the fortress was beyond British jurisdiction. Prince Roy eventually released the men.

Life on Sealand is now much calmer and Prince Michael of Sealand, who has been in charge since poor health led his father to hand over the reins in 1999, spends most of his time on the mainland.

Prince Michael, 54, told The Times: “We have owned the island for 40 years now and my father is 85. Perhaps it is time for some rejuvenation. Astronomical figures have been mentioned but we will just see what comes forward.”

A life on the ocean wave

Sealand is in the North Sea, seven miles off the British coast, near Harwich

Sealand was founded as a principality in 1967 in what were international waters

The Sealand flag is red, white and black

The official language is English

One Sealand dollar is equal to one US dollar

Passports and stamps were introduced in 1969 — there are about 300 passports in circulation

Sealand has declared itself a free-trade zone and no customs duties or gaming restrictions are imposed


Source ( Times online) (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2536497,00.html)
Sealand homepage. (http://www.sealandgov.org/index.html)

[Fut004]

Shit, I'd buy that if I had the Money..
Then I could visit North America with Diplomatic Immunity... haha.
I'd be a King.. My dream come true.

Besides, it wouldn't take that long to make 'er Pretty..

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Sealand_fortress.jpg

Kinda small though. I wonder how hard it'd be to Build onto it.

I wonder how this "Country" generates any income. Fishing?

[Demonskates]

Too late,i bought it.It is now Mariguay,land of Marijuana.I as king shall rule the pot trade of the world!Our #1 cash crop export shall be marijuana.Our money is made of hemp,our cloths,our oil.


Citezens of Mariguay!From now on,there is no time,other than 4:20.So let it be written,so let it be done!That is all.

[Traveler]

I want one of those passports.

[Britannia]

Didn't The Pirate Bay.com put in an offer for this to host their servers? I think some of their servers are now in the North Korean embassy in Denmark now though, after a long discussion with Kim Jong iL.

[Jupiter]

Shit, I'd buy that if I had the Money..
Then I could visit North America with Diplomatic Immunity... haha.
I'd be a King.. My dream come true.

Besides, it wouldn't take that long to make 'er Pretty..

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Sealand_fortress.jpg

Kinda small though. I wonder how hard it'd be to Build onto it.

I wonder how this "Country" generates any income. Fishing?


Brilliant. Me too if I had the money!

In the book "Screw it Let's Do it" (original version published in late 2006 by Richard Branson, new expanded edition just out), he talks about how he came to purchase "Necker Island", his paradise haven. Mr. Branson now owns 2 islands, and in the book he describes how he didn't have enough money to buy the island, but eventually got it at a bargain basement price because the owner was desperate! Sorry my Screw It Let's Do It book is not to hand at the moment, but when I return to (that) office, (I'm just a small businessman, but I've got a few different bases already), I'll post back how much he bought it for!!!! :deal:

[liberdave]

What would really suck is if you got invaded. Do you think you, your sexy botanists friend, your sexy chemist friend, and your sexy masseuse friend could fend of dudes with military spec weapons? Yeah, this was the reason the American Civil War was fought.

[boromeer3]

I'd just make my own country.

1. Buy a gun
2. Find a bunch of land noone is using
3. Send a letter to your president, prime minister, whatever... Saying that the area around <Latitude, Longitude> is now it's own country named <Name> under the rule of <Your name and title> and you will declare war upon them if they dare try and take it back.
4. See if he does anything about it.
5. Grab a new square mile or so every year.

Then fortify your country with food sources, more people, and more weapons.

I guess this would be easy if you were a farmer with a large family, ranch, and guns.

[liberdave]

I'd just make my own country.

1. Buy a gun
2. Find a bunch of land noone is using
3. Send a letter to your president, prime minister, whatever... Saying that the area around <Latitude, Longitude> is now it's own country named <Name> under the rule of <Your name and title> and you will declare war upon them if they dare try and take it back.
4. See if he does anything about it.
5. Grab a new square mile or so every year.

Then fortify your country with food sources, more people, and more weapons.

I guess this would be easy if you were a farmer with a large family, ranch, and guns.

lol! until they come to you wanting to take your land for a railroad and act surprised when you declare your sovereignty... or you have to pay taxes for something.

[lycanox]

My guess is that they would just invade. Remember Waco.

Our local newspaper is currently running an story in which our town declares independence from the rest of Holland.
The story kinda follows a bit the news off the rest of the world. So we get all kind of weird news about civil war, spies from neighborhood town and such events happening in our town. :bondage:

It kinda reads an bit like Demonskates story about AO, only about our town instead.

[Cartesiantheater]

Who's with me in claiming land and starting our own AO country? It can be a TRUE democracy, so no one bitches about who's in charge...

...since it's my idea though, I have a request:

I only ask that you bow to me, The Lord of Hosts, and love me as your God and Father. I will be your God, and you shall be my people... ::flashes divine smile::



...well, any brave volunteers?

[Demonskates]

Who's with me in claiming land and starting our own AO country? It can be a TRUE democracy, so no one bitches about who's in charge...

...since it's my idea though, I have a request:

I only ask that you bow to me, The Lord of Hosts, and love me as your God and Father. I will be your God, and you shall be my people... ::flashes divine smile::



...well, any brave volunteers?

I have already claimed it months ago C.T. Look at the earlier post of mine. It is now the nation of Mariguay. Our only cash crop is Marijuana. I as king of the Mariguayans invite you to be my loyal subject.Puff puff pass.

[Cartesiantheater]

I have already claimed it months ago C.T. Look at the earlier post of mine. It is now the nation of Mariguay. Our only cash crop is Marijuana. I as king of the Mariguayans invite you to be my loyal subject.Puff puff pass.

Demon, let us REASON together...

They can BE your loyal subjects, under ME that is... I only ask that you bow to me, the Holy of Holies, The God of Gods... you can remain in your position of authority. All I ask is that you kneel before me...

Think about it Demon... the consequences would be dire... the beatiful land of Mariguay, with it's progressive views on drugs... what a shame to see it laid waste...

[Sammy56]

...well, any brave volunteers? Well, already being your #1 follower, I think it's a great idea!

Bow to the one true God Demon or he shall smite thee!

[Demonskates]

Never! I choose smiting. Mariguayans bow to no one.(Except BOB MARLEY.):wink:

[grendel 13]

Never! I choose smiting. Mariguayans bow to no one.(Except BOB MARLEY.):wink:

and willie nelson,lol......................

[Demonskates]

Yes, and Saint Willie Nelson.LOL> Besides C.T. The under side of that deck is rigged with explosives. Anyone sets foot on Mariguayan soil.....er......metal, trying to impose Authority over our nation and i'll blow the whole thing sky high. Now that is deterance. We have our God. God Marley. God Marley answers directly to Ja Rastafari. Ja Rastafari Told us to line the deck with explosives so that no one can take it from us. Mariguayans Know that if they die, it is for god Marley, and Ja Rastafari. So how can you lay waste to us? That option is reserved for me, the king of Mariguay. You can come aboard, but no funny devine stuff. As a guest of honor, you will be treated as such, and all that that entails. I see one miracle performed on my rig, and im taking you all with me. You too Sammy. Mariguayans hate the false gods. Not even the Hampster of the Abyss dares to try anything funny while in Mariguay. Have you ever seen A Mariguayan prison? Its horrific. You get stuffed into a three by three box head first, and launched off of our nations soil.....er... deck. If you float, well your lucky. If not, you get the point.
Permission to board is granted C.T. and Sammy. But know this Bountious Golden eagle, You will be monitored very closely. If i even think that you are using godly powers, ill hit the button. Tread lightly.:cool14:

[TC]

And SRs small rubber boat eases its way in the dead of night towards the newly formed country, in his last bid attempt at political asylum.....

[Demonskates]

And SRs small rubber boat eases its way in the dead of night towards the newly formed country, in his last bid attempt at political asylum.....

You are always welcome in Mariguay Commrad. Permission to board is forever granted. We shall defend your right to political asylum. Feel free to join the ranks of a truely free people. A true democratic nation. Everything we do is for the good of the nation. Our laws are simple. Our enemys are many. In Bob we trust.:wink:

[TC]

And SR unloads the sacks of big white mints, the last vestige of his attempt to save the world from the evil that had found its way into the urinals of society....

His only hope was to rally what was left of an unaffected humanity.. but as he climbed the rusted ladder to his new found country, a cold chill ran down his spine as he realized this small island was the last vanguard in a world gone mad.

[Demonskates]

And SR unloads the sacks of big white mints, the last vestige of his attempt to save the world from the evil that had found its way into the urinals of society....

His only hope was to rally what was left of an unaffected humanity.. but as he climbed the rusted ladder to his new found country, a cold chill ran down his spine as he realized this small island was the last vanguard in a world gone mad.

That is surely going in our national anthem. We need another 96 verses. I like long anthems. almost time for the good evening bong to ring. Goodnight Mariguayans, wherever you may be.

As the sun set and droped beneath the ocean, Mariguayans everywhere layed their heads down to sleep, full of the fuzzy headed love of the evening bong ring. They dreamed of peace for all. They dreamed the dreams of those who are free. They dreamed of the freedom that starts on the first rung of that rusty ladder.

[TC]

Knowing full well the evil that lurks just beyond the horizon, SR slowly turns to face the ragged group that stood watching his accent, a group that represented every walk of life... skeptical academics, stateless refugees, non conformists.... the picture of resistance made manifest, all thrown together on a platform that would soon face the powers that be head on.

[medicvet]

I'd never buy it..no beachfront property. Now I would buy or rent forever someplace in Jamaica now.. ;)

[Demonskates]

If I had the cash. Id be on that sucker right now. Hell, My own country?! How could you not want that? That is a childhood dream of mine. No one to answer to but me. Money with MY face on it? Thats just the tip of the ice burg. I wouldnt actually grow much erb, but i would start a seed bank. Sell high quality genetics to places where its legal. Id buy my weapons from the U.S. Our polution would be minimal. I mean you can walk right across that whole thing in a minute anyway.
Id look into eco freindly boats and helicopters ect. Id use solar and wind and water for power. Id want a desalination system for fresh water ect. Id imagine the bulk of moneys spent would be on importing things. Im not into sea food, but id imagine there is some great fishing opertunitys there. Another money maker. I know it wouldnt be much of a tourist attraction though, lol. Every day would be paradise for me if i owned that. *SIGH*.....................