Vatican City is officially the smallest country in the world. But we are going to talk about a small country with only 27 people. This tiny country claims that they are the smallest country in the world. Let’s see what the facts are.
‘Zeeland’ – the baby country in the sea
If asked about the smallest country in the world, most of us would say Vatican City. But Zeeland, which claims to be a small country, is not so much a place as a city in our country. Its size and population is the main reason why this place is called the “baby country”. Zeeland, known as the “Principality of Zealand”, is considered one of the two hundred countries in the world, although it is not official. This small country with an area of 550 square meters is located in the North Sea of England. Just 10 km from England to be exact. It also has its own currency. This country has a flag and why even a king and queen. It is not the prime minister or the president who controls things and implements government reforms, but this king and queen. England used this place to defend against German attacks during World War II, but it became a self-governing territory after it was granted national recognition. Zealand has its own football team, national anthem, passports and stamps. If needed There is an army ready in this infant country that goes to attack and defend.
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How and when was Zealand built?
Zealand was built by the British during World War II. Earlier it was used as an army and navy fort. It was actually located outside the maritime borders of the United Kingdom, so it should have been demolished after the end of the war, but somehow it survived. Sealand, known as HM Fort Ruffs, was built as part of the UK Government’s Maunsell fortifications during World War II. Paddy Bates was the first person to immigrate to Zealand in 1967. Everything changed when Paddy Roy Bates took control of the tower. Paddy went there to run his illegal radio station, Radio Essex. The tower was later converted into a self-proclaimed country named the Principality of Zealand. It has been working in defiance of the United Kingdom government for the past 54 years. There are 27 people who are said to be the descendants of Paddy.
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2023-07-28 06:37:36
