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Crocs attack: A tour of some of the strangest micro-nations in the world

Updated on: Dec 16, 2023, 21:48:25 IST
By Natasha Rego
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PREMIUM(Clockwise from bottom left) A map and stamp for the Kingdom of Elleore in Denmark. Emperor George Cruickshank of Atlantium, with his insignia. The ‘space nation’ of Asgardia is represented by a satellite about the size of a loaf of bread. Sealand consistsof a concrete platform from World War 2. Former DJ, Sultan Randy R Dub Williams, rules Slowjamastan, a land where Crocs are banned.
(Clockwise from bottom left) A map and stamp for the Kingdom of Elleore in Denmark. Emperor George Cruickshank of Atlantium, with his insignia. The ‘space nation’ of Asgardia is represented by a satellite about the size of a loaf of bread. Sealand consistsof a concrete platform from World War 2. Former DJ, Sultan Randy R Dub Williams, rules Slowjamastan, a land where Crocs are banned.
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Some have built their own monuments; others have banned Crocs. One micro-nation had a battle fought over it, though it’s just a World War 2 platform in the sea.

What makes a country a country, and why are so many micro-nations popping up around the world, fighting to be seen?

The United States of Kailasa has probably caused the most chaos, with representatives showing up at UN meetings in Geneva; signing a sister-city agreement (that was soon rescinded) with the mayor of Newark. And, just this month, getting an official from Paraguay’s department of agriculture replaced after it emerged that he had signed on to explore diplomatic relations with

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