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Sealand The Smallest Country in the World

(CTN News) – Not Vatican City, but this little offshore platform called Sealand in the North Sea is the smallest nation in the world. As its name implies, it is a landmass around the sea on all sides.

The smallest nation that is recognized globally is Vatican City. On the other side, Sealand isn’t.

Tell us below about the world’s tiniest nation. One may also be shocked to learn that this is the only nation in the world with no incidences of Covid 19.

How and When Was Sealand Built?

During World War 2, the British constructed Sealand. It served as a fort for the army and navy. It was intended to be destroyed after the war since it was located outside of UK territorial seas, but for some reason, it was not.

sealand flag

The UK government built HM Fort Roughs in 1943 to serve as its Maunsell Forts during World War 2.

These were mainly used as a defense against important shipping lines in nearby estuaries. Additionally, it worked well against German mine-laying planes. In 1956, these Maunsell forts were taken out of service.

Who is Sealand’s owner?

Paddy Roy Bates ruled Sealand in the year 1967. He took ownership of it from the pirate radio stations and proclaimed it an independent nation.

But for the last 54 years, it has been operating against the will of the British government.

However, the Principality of Sealand is a micronation that is under question. Its area extends 12 kilometers off the Suffolk coast.

prince of sealand seal

Case by the British government against Bates:

To maintain a navigational buoy, British workers attempted to enter the Principality of Sealand in 1968.

Bates fired a few warning shots to frighten them away. But as he was a British national then, the UK Court summoned him.

He was not punished since the crime was done outside of the country’s territorial seas, which meant that the case could not be pursued.

A Constitution, a national anthem, a flag, money, and passports were then introduced by Bates to Sealand.

sealand passport

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