Republic of Molossia - Revision history

Westarctica: added link to emperor norton article

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	One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations\|micronations]].		One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations\|micronations]].

	In 2000, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored the successful adoption of Norton Day (8th January) as the first international holiday exclusively for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In 2001, the nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small nations from the world over.		In 2000, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored the successful adoption of [[Emperor Norton\|Norton Day]] (8th January) as the first international holiday exclusively for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In 2001, the nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small nations from the world over.

	On 2 August 2003, Molossia attended the World Intermicronational Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada with the Honorable Nicholas Q. Fry, Premier of the Nation of Ambrose and His Royal Highness, Spence King of the Kingdom of Zarahemla.		On 2 August 2003, Molossia attended the World Intermicronational Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada with the Honorable Nicholas Q. Fry, Premier of the Nation of Ambrose and His Royal Highness, Spence King of the Kingdom of Zarahemla.

Westarctica: added popularity index ranking

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	Molossia has been a [[sovereignty\|sovereign state]] since 1977 and is well known outside the micronational community, receiving dozens of tourists each year. Kevin Baugh has stated, "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the U.S. is a lot bigger."		Molossia has been a [[sovereignty\|sovereign state]] since 1977 and is well known outside the micronational community, receiving dozens of tourists each year. Kevin Baugh has stated, "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the U.S. is a lot bigger."

			In 2019, Molossia was ranked the #1 most popular micronation in the world on the Micronational Popularity Index.

	==History==		==History==

Westarctica: /* International relations */ added a MicroCon section

2025-06-12T15:41:37Z

International relations: added a MicroCon section

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	One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations\|micronations]].		One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations\|micronations]].

	In 2000, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored the successful adoption of Norton Day (8th January) as the first international holiday exclusively for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In 2001, the nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small nations from the world over. On 2 August 2003, Molossia attended the World Intermicronational Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada with the Honorable Nicholas Q. Fry, Premier of the Nation of Ambrose and His Royal Highness, Spence King of the Kingdom of Zarahemla.		In 2000, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored the successful adoption of Norton Day (8th January) as the first international holiday exclusively for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In 2001, the nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small nations from the world over.

	In April 2015, Molossia organized and hosted the first [[MicroCon]], a biennial conference-style gathering of small nations reminiscent of the annual G-8 summit hosted by larger nations.		On 2 August 2003, Molossia attended the World Intermicronational Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada with the Honorable Nicholas Q. Fry, Premier of the Nation of Ambrose and His Royal Highness, Spence King of the Kingdom of Zarahemla.

			===MicroCon===
			In April 2015, Molossia organized and hosted the first [[MicroCon]], a biennial conference-style gathering of small nations reminiscent of the annual G-8 summit hosted by larger nations. [[MicroCon 2015]] set a new standard in inter-micronational gatherings and the event has continued to be hosted every other year in locations scattered across North America.

			In 2023, a companion event, christened "MicroCon EU" began to be held in Europe under the MicroCon banner.

	===Treaties with other nations===		===Treaties with other nations===

Westarctica: /* International conflicts */

2022-10-06T08:03:31Z

International conflicts

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	==International conflicts==		==International conflicts==
	[[File:Mol-Mus black.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Fighting during the War with Mustachistan]]		[[File:Mol-Mus black.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Fighting during the War with Mustachistan]]
	Although a predominately peaceful nation, the Republic of Molossia has been involved in numerous international conflicts. Its primary fighting force is the [[Molossian Navy]], which is the home of the Molossian Naval Academy. Molossia was one of ~~the many nations~~ singled out for mocking criticism by Emperor Andrew of the [[Empire of Stomaria]] during his ranting 26 September 2022 speech.		Although a predominately peaceful nation, the Republic of Molossia has been involved in numerous international conflicts. Its primary fighting force is the [[Molossian Navy]], which is the home of the Molossian Naval Academy. Molossia was one of several [[micronation]]s singled out for mocking criticism by Emperor Andrew of the [[Empire of Stomaria]] during his ranting 26 September 2022 speech.

	===War with Mustachistan===		===War with Mustachistan===

Westarctica: /* International conflicts */

2022-10-06T08:03:03Z

International conflicts

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	==International conflicts==		==International conflicts==
	[[File:Mol-Mus black.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Fighting during the War with Mustachistan]]		[[File:Mol-Mus black.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Fighting during the War with Mustachistan]]
	Although a predominately peaceful nation, the Republic of Molossia has been involved in numerous international conflicts. Its primary fighting force is the [[Molossian Navy]], which is the home of the Molossian Naval Academy.		Although a predominately peaceful nation, the Republic of Molossia has been involved in numerous international conflicts. Its primary fighting force is the [[Molossian Navy]], which is the home of the Molossian Naval Academy. Molossia was one of the many nations singled out for mocking criticism by Emperor Andrew of the [[Empire of Stomaria]] during his ranting 26 September 2022 speech.

	===War with Mustachistan===		===War with Mustachistan===

Westarctica: added link to Adrianne Baugh article

2021-09-27T20:24:47Z

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	\|hos_name = [[President Kevin Baugh]]		\|hos_name = [[President Kevin Baugh]]
	\|hog_name = Adrianne Baugh		\|hog_name = [[Adrianne Baugh]]
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	\|legislature = National Assembly		\|legislature = National Assembly

Westarctica: /* External links */

2021-09-27T20:23:40Z

External links

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [www.molossia.org Official website]		* [https://www.molossia.org Official website]
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070217011010/http://www.usns.info/coin-molossia.html Unrecognized States Numismatics Society entry on Molossia]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070217011010/http://www.usns.info/coin-molossia.html Unrecognized States Numismatics Society entry on Molossia]
	* [https://www.afar.com/magazine/go-inside-the-quirky-micronation-of-molossia-through-these-brilliant-photos Afar Magazine article on Molossia]		* [https://www.afar.com/magazine/go-inside-the-quirky-micronation-of-molossia-through-these-brilliant-photos Afar Magazine article on Molossia]

Westarctica: added external links

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	In January 2009, Molossia also banned plastic shopping bags and began a comprehensive recycling program.		In January 2009, Molossia also banned plastic shopping bags and began a comprehensive recycling program.

			==External links==
			* [www.molossia.org Official website]
			* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070217011010/http://www.usns.info/coin-molossia.html Unrecognized States Numismatics Society entry on Molossia]
			* [https://www.afar.com/magazine/go-inside-the-quirky-micronation-of-molossia-through-these-brilliant-photos Afar Magazine article on Molossia]

	[[Category:Micronations]]		[[Category:Micronations]]
	[[Category:Molossia]]		[[Category:Molossia]]

Westarctica: /* International conflicts */ added picture

2020-05-15T18:26:32Z

International conflicts: added picture

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	==International conflicts==		==International conflicts==
			[[File:Mol-Mus black.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Fighting during the War with Mustachistan]]
	Although a predominately peaceful nation, the Republic of Molossia has been involved in numerous international conflicts. Its primary fighting force is the [[Molossian Navy]], which is the home of the Molossian Naval Academy.		Although a predominately peaceful nation, the Republic of Molossia has been involved in numerous international conflicts. Its primary fighting force is the [[Molossian Navy]], which is the home of the Molossian Naval Academy.

DukeBearPeninsula: moved main article link

2018-12-04T16:06:53Z

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	==International relations==		==International relations==
			::''Main article: [[Alliance Between Westarctica and Molossia\|Molossia/Westarctica relations]]''
	One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations\|micronations]].		One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations\|micronations]].

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	===State visits===		===State visits===
	~~::''Main article: [[Alliance Between Westarctica and Molossia\|Molossia/Westarctica relations]]''~~
	Despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, the Republic of Molossia still engages in acts of diplomacy and friendship with other countries and has hosted numerous state visits. A partial list of heads of state and/or government who have visited Molossia include:		Despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, the Republic of Molossia still engages in acts of diplomacy and friendship with other countries and has hosted numerous state visits. A partial list of heads of state and/or government who have visited Molossia include:
	[[File:Calsahara2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|King Montague and President Baugh in Republic Square]]		[[File:Calsahara2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|King Montague and President Baugh in Republic Square]]