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|head of state = Monarch | |head of state = Monarch | ||
|head of government = The First Consul | |head of government = The First Consul | ||
|hos_name = Emperor George II | |hos_name = [[Emperor George II of Atlantium|Emperor George II]] | ||
|hog_name = ''Vacant'' | |hog_name = ''Vacant'' | ||
|legislature = The Imperial Senate | |legislature = The Imperial Senate | ||
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The '''Empire of Atlantium''' is a [[micronation]] and secular, pluralist progressive lobby group based in New South Wales, Australia. | The '''Empire of Atlantium''' is a [[micronation]] and secular, pluralist progressive lobby group based in New South Wales, Australia. | ||
''[[Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations]]'' described Atlantium in 2006 as "a refreshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations", and "an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood". The book's entry on Atlantium notes its espousal of "progressive, liberal policies" and characterises it as a "secular humanist utopia" | ''[[Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations]]'' described Atlantium in 2006 as "a refreshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations", and "an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood". The book's entry on Atlantium notes its espousal of "progressive, liberal policies" and characterises it as a "secular humanist utopia." | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Atlantium was established in 1981 by three Sydney teenagers – George Cruickshank, Geoffrey Duggan and Claire Marie Coulter (née Duggan). The three claimed a 10 square meter (110 sq ft) "provisional territory" in the southern suburb of Narwee as Atlantium's first capital, and declared Cruickshank to be Sovereign head of state, with the title "Emperor George II". Geoffrey Duggan was elected as Prime Minister in 1982, serving until 1986. By 1990, the original group members had graduated from university and the group ceased to be active. | [[File:Emperor George II.jpg|350px|thumb|Emperor George II of Atlantium]] | ||
Atlantium was established in 1981 by three Sydney teenagers – [[Emperor George II of Atlantium|George Cruickshank]], Geoffrey Duggan and Claire Marie Coulter (née Duggan). The three claimed a 10 square meter (110 sq ft) "provisional territory" in the southern suburb of Narwee as Atlantium's first capital, and declared Cruickshank to be Sovereign head of state, with the title "Emperor George II". Geoffrey Duggan was elected as Prime Minister in 1982, serving until 1986. By 1990, the original group members had graduated from university and the group ceased to be active. | |||
In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of Potts Point, and soon after revived Atlantium, launching a website, which was instrumental in attracting new members. The 61 square meter (660 sq ft) apartment, known as the Imperium Proper, became the second capital of Atlantium. Concordia became the third capital of Atlantium on 12 January 2008, when the rural 0.76 square kilometer (0.29 sq mi) Province of Aurora, approximately 350 kilometers (220 mi) southwest of Sydney, was created. | In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of Potts Point, and soon after revived Atlantium, launching a website, which was instrumental in attracting new members. The 61 square meter (660 sq ft) apartment, known as the Imperium Proper, became the second capital of Atlantium. Concordia became the third capital of Atlantium on 12 January 2008, when the rural 0.76 square kilometer (0.29 sq mi) Province of Aurora, approximately 350 kilometers (220 mi) southwest of Sydney, was created. | ||
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===War with Casbah=== | ===War with Casbah=== | ||
In December 2006, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]] resurrected the [[Kingdom of Casbah]], his defunct [[micronation]] project based in rural Pennsylvania. This was done for the express purpose of waging a troll war against Atlantium and its leader, Emperor George II. The war consisted of a website devoted to insulting the Emperor and his nation as well as prolonged email exchanges of insults and threats between the two rulers. | In December 2006, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]] resurrected the [[Kingdom of Casbah]], his defunct [[micronation]] project based in rural Pennsylvania. This was done for the express purpose of waging a troll war against Atlantium and its leader, [[Emperor George II of Atlantium|Emperor George II]]. The war consisted of a website devoted to insulting the Emperor and his nation as well as prolonged email exchanges of insults and threats between the two rulers. | ||
After a few months, Travis gave up the war and quietly discontinued his involvement with Casbah. He later issued a formal apology to Emperor George and the two have since become friends. | After a few months, Travis gave up the war and quietly discontinued his involvement with Casbah. He later issued a formal apology to Emperor George and the two have since become friends. | ||
==Aurora Province== | ==Aurora Province== | ||
[[File:Aurora Province.jpg|350px|thumb|Pyramid at Aurora Province, Atlantium]] | |||
The Province of Aurora covers 0.76km2 and has a fenced 4.5 km long perimeter. It is divided into four "administrative divisions", known as the District of Hickey (which occupies approximately half of Aurora's total area), the District of Duggan (which occupies the southern third of the province), Concordia Capital District (the only administrative division in which permanent human occupancy and development is permitted) and the Prefecture of Idalia (the renamed former Imperium Proper). | The Province of Aurora covers 0.76km2 and has a fenced 4.5 km long perimeter. It is divided into four "administrative divisions", known as the District of Hickey (which occupies approximately half of Aurora's total area), the District of Duggan (which occupies the southern third of the province), Concordia Capital District (the only administrative division in which permanent human occupancy and development is permitted) and the Prefecture of Idalia (the renamed former Imperium Proper). | ||
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==Economy of Atlantium== | ==Economy of Atlantium== | ||
[[File:Atlantium Coin.jpg|350px|thumb|Coin of Atlantium]] | |||
Stamps, coins and banknotes were sold by Atlantium, which used a decimal currency system of 100 imperial centi to the imperial solidus. | Stamps, coins and banknotes were sold by Atlantium, which used a decimal currency system of 100 imperial centi to the imperial solidus. | ||
The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article about its cinderella stamp releases. There were 12 issues of Atlantian stamps. | The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article about its cinderella stamp releases. There were 12 issues of Atlantian stamps. | ||
The first coin minted by Atlantium was the 20th anniversary 10 solidi coin, which has a likeness of Emperor George as the obverse and the imperial eagle as the reverse. In 2011, a 30 solidi coin was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Atlantium. The coin had the likeness of George | The first coin minted by Atlantium was the 20th anniversary 10 solidi coin, which has a likeness of Emperor George as the obverse and the imperial eagle as the reverse. In 2011, a 30 solidi coin was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Atlantium. The coin had the likeness of Emperor George on the obverse and the wedge-tailed eagle (''Aquila audax'') on the reverse and was struck in cupronickel and plated with 9 carat gold. Banknotes of Atlantium were denominated in imperial solidi (10, 25, 50 and 100 imperial solidi) and are currently divided into a 2006 series and a 2007 series. | ||
==Citizenship== | ==Citizenship== | ||
As of October 2015, Atlantium had almost 3,000 citizens from over 100 countries. The website names individuals holding such functions as minister, director, magister and imperial legate. Atlantium said its citizenship does not supersede existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual citizens and that Atlantium actively encourages its citizens to participate in the political processes of their resident countries. | As of October 2015, Atlantium had almost 3,000 citizens from over 100 countries. The website names individuals holding such functions as minister, director, magister and imperial legate. Atlantium said its citizenship does not supersede existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual citizens and that Atlantium actively encourages its citizens to participate in the political processes of their resident countries. | ||
In late 2016, Atlantium stopped accepting citizenship requests according to a reply posted on the official Facebook page. On 1 January 2018 the citizen application process was | In late 2016, Atlantium stopped accepting citizenship requests according to a reply posted on the official Facebook page. On 1 January 2018 the citizen application process was reopened, charging a US$25 fee. | ||
==Relationship with Westarctica== | |||
[[File:Travis Atlantium.jpg|400px|thumb|Grand Duke Travis at Government House in Atlantium]] | |||
Shortly after [[Westarctica]] became a sovereign nation in 2004, [[Grand Duke Travis]] joined an online forum devoted to [[micronation]]s called Micro-Nations.org. Pre-dating Facebook, this forum became a kind of "United Nations" for micronations. In the forum, Grand Duke Travis and [[Emperor George II of Atlantium|Emperor George II]] quickly became bitter enemies, with their conflict escalating to heated email exchanges. The animosity between the two parties led to a brief troll war in late 2006 initiated by Grand Duke Travis in his capacity as Maharaja of [[Kingdom of Casbah|Casbah]]. | |||
From that point forward, Westarctica and Atlantium shared no formal interactions and their relationship primarily consisted of nasty comments made about one another's leaders in online forums or over email. | |||
On 15 September 2012, Grand Duke Travis sent an email to Emperor George formally apologizing for his previous behavior and requesting a normalization of relations. Emperor George agreed it was time to mend fences and the two decided to move forward with a more friendly and respectful attitude toward one another. | |||
===Diplomatic visits=== | |||
On 24 May 2022, nearly 10 years to the day after the normalization of relations, Grand Duke Travis met with Emperor George II for a [[2022 Sydney Diplomatic Dinner|formal diplomatic dinner]] in Sydney, Australia. The following week, on 31 May, the Grand Duke visited Atlantium's sovereign territory with [[Prince-Consort Dinny]]. Although this visit was supposed to be an overnight stay, it was cut short to about one hour, during which the Grand Duke toured Atlantium's many signs before fleeing bad weather blowing in from neighboring Australia. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.atlantium.org/ Official site] | * [https://www.atlantium.org/ Official site] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/136077689262 Facebook group] | |||
[[Category: Micronations]] | [[Category: Micronations]] | ||