Difference between pages "Countess of Benton" and "West Who"

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West Who, officially the Republic of West Who, is a micronation founded by John Farr when he was in 7th grade in 1969.

The country's population consists of 650 citizens across 55 countries worldwide (2025 census).

Location

It is located 7 miles west of Denver, Colorado USA. Established in 1969, West Who has a democratically elected government. Having 0.35 acres of land, West Who is completely surrounded and landlocked by Colorado.

Culture

Ranking high on the World Happiness Index West Who is a fun and happy nation. The economy of West Who is supported financially by the sale of postage stamps and tourist mementos, fees for admission to its museum, and donations to the national treasury. West Who has a stable economy with one of the lowest unemployment rates among micronations, no national debt, and a small budget surplus. The national currency of West Who is - the West Who Dollar - which is pegged at 20 US cents.

The Republic of West Who refers to itself as a "domestic dependent nation," claiming status similar to a Native American tribal nation in the USA. Although not Native Americans, the citizens of West Who claim domestic dependent status, as a nation without national lands, except that which is owned by its citizens.

Government

Presidential elections are held yearly in July, resulting in a constantly-shifting political landscape. Only citizens of West Who may hold government offices. Although the presidency has often shifted between the founder, John Farr, and members of his family, the elections are truly free and fair with non-family members often holding the highest office in the country. In 2025, the president was Ron Hall.

The country's longtime foreign minister is Michael Farr, John Farr's brother.

Laws

The Basic Law of West Who serves as the Constitution of the country.

West Who has a unicameral legislature, called the Senate.

The West Who Supreme Court has seven members including a Chief Justice. Most citizens of West Who live outside its national borders in over 25 different nations throughout the world. The country's motto is "Independent, Free and Fun". West Who ranks high on the GNH or Gross National Happiness Index of world nations.

Diplomacy

Representatives of West Who have attended every MicroCon since the conference was first held in 2015 and as a result, have become closely allied with Westarctica.

At MicroCon 2019, both the Vice President and Foreign Minister of West Who were given the Prime Minister challenge coin as a token of friendship from Prime Minister Farmer. Several government officials of West Who have been invested into the Orders of Westarctica.

Environmental initiatives

In 2024, the Senate passed the Clean and Green Act of 2024. In it, the Senate of West Who encouraged all citizens to plant trees as a step toward enhancing the environment.

External links

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-{{Infobox Royalty
+[[File:Flag of West Who.jpg|350px|thumb|Flag of West Who]]
-| type = monarch
+'''West Who''', officially the '''Republic of West Who''', is a [[micronation]] founded by John Farr when he was in 7th grade in 1969.
-| name = <small>Her Illustrious Highness</small><br>The Countess of Benton
-| title = <small>Dame of the Orca<br>Dame Grand Commander of the Snowflake<br>Companion of Westarctica</small>
-| image = Countess Benton.jpg
-| imgw = 200px
-| spouse = [[Daniel McHenry]] <small>(div. 1982)</small>
-| spouse-type = Spouse
-|-
-| issue = [[Grand Duke Travis]]
-| father = Elery Hess
-| mother = Marjorie Hess
-| date of birth = 1952
-}}
-Her Illustrious Highness, the '''Countess of Benton''', Deborah McHenry, is the mother of [[Grand Duke Travis]], and a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. The Countess was invested as a Dame Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]] at the same time she received her title.
+The country's population consists of 650 citizens across 55 countries worldwide (''2025 census'').
-In July 2017, she was declared a Living Saint by the Universal Life Church.
+==Location==
+It is located 7 miles west of Denver, Colorado USA. Established in 1969, West Who has a democratically elected government. Having 0.35 acres of land, West Who is completely surrounded and landlocked by Colorado.
-==Activities==
+==Culture==
-The Countess is an active part of [[Westarctica]], having represented the nation during the [[2017 - State visit in Scone|2017 State Visit to the Kingdom of Scone]]. She is also a frequent participant in Westarctica's Citizen's Group on Facebook where she has welcomed most new guests as a representative of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]].
+Ranking high on the World Happiness Index West Who is a fun and happy nation. The economy of West Who is supported financially by the sale of postage stamps and tourist mementos, fees for admission to its museum, and donations to the national treasury. West Who has a stable economy with one of the lowest unemployment rates among micronations, no national debt, and a small budget surplus. The national currency of West Who is - the West Who Dollar - which is pegged at 20 US cents.
-Her Ladyship joined the official Westarctica delegation to [[MicroCon 2019]] in Hamilton, Ontario. Prior to the beginning of the conference, Countess Deborah was invested as a Dame in the [[Order of the Orca]], and debuted her new regalia during the evening awards banquet.
+The Republic of West Who refers to itself as a "domestic dependent nation," claiming status similar to a Native American tribal nation in the USA. Although not Native Americans, the citizens of West Who claim domestic dependent status, as a nation without national lands, except that which is owned by its citizens.
-During the diplomatic reception that preceded the conference, she spent time significant time conversing with First Lady [[Adrianne Baugh]] of [[Molossia]] and King Max of Jupiter and the Greater Territories. The Countess was integral to strengthening Westarctica's relationship with these nations, as well as others.
+==Government==
+Presidential elections are held yearly in July, resulting in a constantly-shifting political landscape. Only citizens of West Who may hold government offices. Although the presidency has often shifted between the founder, John Farr, and members of his family, the elections are truly free and fair with non-family members often holding the highest office in the country. In 2025, the president was Ron Hall.
-In August 2019, Deborah was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Naval Detachment of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]]. After completing a shakedown cruise on the Susquehanna River, Her Ladyship served as communications officer in training on board the USS ''Don Quixote'' during [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] with [[Slabovia]].
+The country's longtime foreign minister is Michael Farr, John Farr's brother.
-==Title and awards==
+===Laws===
-[[File:Countess-Benton-Cert.jpg|300px|thumb|The Countess of Benton receiving her Proclamation of Titleage from Grand Duke Travis in July 2017]]
+The Basic Law of West Who serves as the Constitution of the country.
-Her Illustrious Highness' title is derived both from [[Benton Island]], a small island in the [[Marshall Archipelago]] in western Westarctica, as well as a tribute to her hometown of Benton, Pennsylvania.
-Grand Duke Travis originally tried to bestow the [[Peerage of Westarctica|title]] "Dowager Duchess" upon his mother, but during the phone call discussing her potential titles, Deborah dismissed the choice as making her sound "too old." At that time, she also expressed her wish to omit the word "dowager" entirely from her title, despite being a common honorific for the mother or grandmother of a monarch. After a brief negotiation, they agreed upon the noble rank of [[count|countess]].
+West Who has a unicameral legislature, called the Senate.
-In November 2022, she was granted the style "Her Illustrious Highness" and became a member of the [[Royal Family of Westarctica]] by [[Royal Decrees|Royal Decree]].
+The West Who Supreme Court has seven members including a Chief Justice. Most citizens of West Who live outside its national borders in over 25 different nations throughout the world. The country's motto is "Independent, Free and Fun". West Who ranks high on the GNH or Gross National Happiness Index of world nations.
-===Honors===
+==Diplomacy==
-*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Dame Grand Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2022
+Representatives of West Who have attended every [[MicroCon]] since the conference was first held in 2015 and as a result, have become closely allied with [[Westarctica]].
-*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Noble Order of Westarctica|Companion of Westarctica]], 2021
-*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Dame in the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]], 2019
-*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Dame Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2017
-*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} King's Mark of Friendship, 2019
-*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} [[MicroCon 2019]] Commemorative Attendance Medal, 2019
+At [[MicroCon 2019]], both the Vice President and Foreign Minister of West Who were given the [[Prime Minister challenge coin]] as a token of friendship from [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]]. Several government officials of West Who have been invested into the [[Orders of Westarctica]].
+==Environmental initiatives==
+In 2024, the Senate passed the Clean and Green Act of 2024. In it, the Senate of West Who encouraged all citizens to plant trees as a step toward enhancing the environment.
-[[Category:People]]
+==External links==
-[[Category:Peerage of Westarctica]]
+* [https://www.westwho.com/]
-[[Category:Countesses]]
+[[Category: Micronations]]
-[[Category:Knights of the Snowflake]]
-[[Category:Featured Articles]]
-[[Category:Royal Family of Westarctica]]