Sealand is a freaking oil rig. Not even. Countries don't become accepted as countries by declaring themselves as such. That's just one step. One of the first

Sealand is a freaking oil rig. Not even. Countries don't become accepted as countries by declaring themselves as such. That's just one step. One of the first steps. Sealand has a court case in its favor. They become countries by having a sizeable military to protect their claims OR the threat of other established nations' sizeable militaries protecting their claims as allies. "Bigger Army Diplomacy" - CGP Grey