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They bought an island to start a country in the same way Key West is the Conch Republic[0] with passports, currency, and a flag. They won't be recognized by the

by yardie 5y ago

They bought an island to start a country in the same way Key West is the Conch Republic[0] with passports, currency, and a flag. They won't be recognized by the UN, no diplomatic outpost, and your zarpe won't be recognized by any other border agent. Still seems like fun! [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_Republic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_Republic

riku_iki 5y ago
What is the value of being recognized by UN?
- detaro 5y ago
  It's evidence that most of the world recognizes your status
- dehrmann 5y ago
  Given its attitudes towards Taiwan, Crimea, and even Catalonia, I'd say not much.
  - rospaya 5y ago
    You failed to mention 194 nations where it does mean something.