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[[File:Flag of West Who.jpg|350px|thumb|Flag of West Who]] | [[File:Flag of West Who.jpg|350px|thumb|Flag of West Who]] | ||
'''West Who''', officially the '''Republic of West Who''', is a [[micronation]] founded by John Farr when he was in 7th grade in 1969. | '''West Who''', officially the '''Republic of West Who''', is a [[micronation]] founded by John Farr when he was in 7th grade in 1969. In 2025, Farr was inducted into the [[Micronational Hall of Excellence]] in recognition to his contribution to the micronational community. | ||
The country's population consists of 650 citizens across 55 countries worldwide (''2025 census''). | The country's population consists of 650 citizens across 55 countries worldwide (''2025 census''). | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
[[File:Arthur-PhD Researcher.jpg|400px|thumb|John Farr of West Who, Princess Edith of the [[House of Homestead]], and Dr. Sandra Petermann, a Geography professor at Johannes Gutenberg University at the embassy of [[Kingdom of Ruritania|Ruritania]] in Atlanta, Georgia]] | |||
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. | 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. | ||