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|hos_name = [[Grand Duke | |hos_name = [[Grand Duke Nicholas of Flandrensis|Nicholas I]] | ||
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The '''Grand Duchy of Flandrensis''' (Dutch: ''Groothertogdom Flandrensis''), is a [[micronation]] with claims over some areas of [[Antarctica]], which was founded in 2008 by the Belgian [[Grand Duke | The '''Grand Duchy of Flandrensis''' (Dutch: ''Groothertogdom Flandrensis''), is a [[micronation]] with claims over some areas of [[Antarctica]], which was founded in 2008 by the Belgian [[Grand Duke Nicholas of Flandrensis]]. | ||
Flandrensis is a major force in the world of micronational diplomacy, having hosted [[MicroCon EU 2023]] in Ypres, Belgium. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Niels-I.jpg|thumb|left|Grand Duke | [[File:Niels-I.jpg|thumb|left|Grand Duke Nicholas of Flandrensis]] | ||
The Grand Duchy of Flandrensis was founded on 4 September 2008 by the Belgian Niels Vermeersch. The micronation is inspired by the medieval County of Flanders (''Pagus Flandrensis''). Flandrensis was firstly regarded by the founder as a hobby-micronation, later as an ecological venture, to raise awareness on [[ice]] melting and climate change. The micronation has its own identity cards, currency, newspaper, constitution and national anthem. | The Grand Duchy of Flandrensis was founded on 4 September 2008 by the Belgian Niels Vermeersch, who would eventually take on the regnal name Nicholas. The micronation is inspired by the medieval County of Flanders (''Pagus Flandrensis''). Flandrensis was firstly regarded by the founder as a hobby-micronation, later as an ecological venture, to raise awareness on [[ice]] melting and climate change. The micronation has its own identity cards, currency, newspaper, constitution and national anthem. | ||
Flandrensis also has a functioning government, with political parties including the APPF (Pirate Party), DRP (Royalists), NPF (Nationalists), FDUP (Unionists), FL-AL (Solidarity) and Lijst Govaert (Liberals), and organizes yearly elections. The founder has also describes Flandrensis as a cultural organisation. | Flandrensis also has a functioning government, with political parties including the APPF (Pirate Party), DRP (Royalists), NPF (Nationalists), FDUP (Unionists), FL-AL (Solidarity) and Lijst Govaert (Liberals), and organizes yearly elections. The founder has also describes Flandrensis as a cultural organisation. | ||
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==National symbols== | ==National symbols== | ||
The flag of Flandrensis is inspired by the first Belgian flag of 1830. The original Belgian flag's yellow band has been replaced by white, symbolising a new beginning. For the same reason, there are also two lions on the coat of arms, based on the Flemish lion. | The flag of Flandrensis is inspired by the first Belgian flag of 1830. The original Belgian flag's yellow band has been replaced by white, symbolising a new beginning. For the same reason, there are also two lions on the coat of arms, based on the Flemish lion. | ||
==External links== | |||
*[http://flandrensis.com/ Official site] | |||
[[Category:Micronations]] | [[Category:Micronations]] | ||