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Micronational Internet Hall of Fame announces 2022 inductees

The Micronational Internet Hall of Fame has announced today the list of 3 members that have been inducted into the brand-new award for 2022. Zabëlle Skye, the founder of this list said: "I recall researching and writing about intermicronational history and finding all of these highly influential figures in the development of micronationalism on the Internet, yet saw that since most of them retired they were never talked about again. So, I created this as a way to simply say thanks and give recognition to their often selfless contributions to micronationalism.". The following individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Pedro Aguiar "Utilising his position as secretary general of a revived League of Secessionist States between October 1996 and July 1997, Aguiar turned the League into a ubiquitous intermicronational organisation in the early community - greatly advancing the diplomatic relations between the early micronationalists of an emerging GeoCities and late

How to print your own micronation currency

What is currency? Money has taken many forms throughout history and around the world, from cowrie shells, copper ingots, rum, and gold coins in the past to colorful pieces of paper or polymer and digital bank records today. What connects these various forms of money is not their physical characteristics, but the function they serve: each was trusted in its era as a reliable way to pay or be paid, to quote prices, and to store value over time. To put it another way, they were a: widely accepted payment method unit of account storage of value These three characteristics are the standard definition of what makes something "money". Designing currency Assume we're designing a banknote. First, decide on a theme for the banknote. This could include plants, animals, transportation, landmarks in your micronation, and so on. After deciding on the banknote denomination, you should choose a watermark and/or hologram security threads. Then incorporating the theme, design illustrations

Will the United Nations ever recognize a micronation?

Creating a micronation is both very easy and very difficult to do. To just declare yourself a nation is simple, but the kicker is getting others to recognize your sovereignty. For most secessionist micronations, the grand goal of recognition is to join the United Nations, the intergovernmental organisation that has been the head of international legal order since its foundation in 1945. Will the United Nations ever recognize a micronation? It's the question asked so often by secessionist micronations looking to be recognised by the United Nations or other supranational bodies. Short answer, no. Why is this so? According to the United Nations , in order to gain membership to the UN, a future member must be recommended by the Security Council to the General Assembly, who then vote on the decision. The last instance a nation was admitted to the UN was South Sudan, which joined in 2011. Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon visits South Sudan Photo credit - UNMISS MEDI

Flag design principles: principles you can incorporate into your micronation flag

Use a flag design that is simple and easily recognizable. The best flags are very simple and any good flag design should start here. A flag should be simple enough that kids should be able to draw it with crayons. Because, one of the purposes of the flag is to be read from a distance, not the more complex seal or heraldic insignia. Simplicity is also important in making the flag easy to remember and instantly recognizable. Try to create a unified visual concept that supports all elements of the flag . If possible, try to write a word that represents your flag. This can be a specific concept like nature or an abstract concept like stability or precision. Make sure all elements support this idea, whether it's through text shapes or symbolic colors. I think a good flag design should be functional and should be easily recognizable no matter how it is displayed. I mean it should be recognizable from a distance, hopefully not easily confused with other signs, and should be able to be

5 ways to easily improve your micronation

Micronations are a form of independent nations created for a number of reasons. Some people start them to escape from their current lives and some people just want to have a place where they can freely express themselves. Micronations are generally not recognized by any other country or international organization, but that doesn’t stop these small countries from existing. There are many ways you can improve your micronation, but we will list four of the most important ones here: Build A Community : Micronations thrive on the support of their citizens. That’s why it is vital to build a community around your micronation. This can be done by building a website that allows people to sign up and become citizens, as well as providing forums where people can discuss topics related to your micronation. As the sultan of Slowjamastan Randy Williams comes from a marketing/entrepreneurial background, the website of Slowjamastan is both entertaining and informative. Make Your Website Stand Out : Y