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A '''[[micronation]]''', sometimes referred to as a '''model country''' or '''new country project''', is an entity that claims to be an independent nation or state but is not generally recognized by world governments or major international organizations. | |||
Micronations are distinguished from imaginary countries and from other kinds of social groups (such as eco-villages, campuses, tribes, clans, and sects) by expressing a formal and persistent, even if unrecognized, claim of [[sovereignty]] over some physical territory. Micronations are also distinct from true secessionist movements; micronations' activities are almost always peaceful enough to be ignored rather than challenged by the established nations whose territory they claim. | |||
<p><small>Photographer: | Several micronations have issued [[Coins of Westarctica|coins]], [[Flag of Westarctica|flags]], [[Stamps of Westarctica|postage stamps]], passports, and other items. These items are rarely accepted outside their own community, but may be sold as novelties to help raise money or collected by enthusiasts. | ||
<p><small>Photographer: Princess Edith of [[House of Homestead|Homestead]]</small></p> | |||
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