Q&A for How to Start a Micronation

There is no specific amount of land you will need. All you need is established territory, it can be as small or as large as you like.

While some people have created micronations without any territorial claim, it is generally recommended that your nation does claim some territory in order to legitimize its status under the requirements of the Montevideo Convention.

Sure you can, I have meet many micronationlists who have created their micronations at the schools that they attended.

To achieve a monetary surplus, you must consistently earn more than you spend. However, perpetually maintaining a specific 3% inflation rate is exceptionally challenging due to the intricate and dynamic nature of economic factors, even with cryptocurrency. Controlling inflation requires sophisticated policy, making a precise, sustained rate over infinite periods practically impossible. A deep understanding of economic principles will be essential to navigate these complexities.

Yes! Children can have a ton of fun and learn a lot through the process of creating a micronation. However, if you're looking to secede from your parent nation and become a sovereign country, you'll need to be over 18.

Yes. The Republic of Molossia has done that before. A nomadic micronation is indeed possible.

Yes, you can have laws similar to that of the parent nation.

Yes. Great examples of nations that were founded by teenagers are the Republic of Iustus, and the Empire of Austenasia.

Yep, you can have a micronation based in space! However, to achieve statehood, you'll need an actual territory that other people are able to see and visit as well.

You can try, but it's very unlikely your micronation will be taken seriously by any powerful existing countries.

The smallest nation in the world is just over 100 acres and the lowest price for an island that I have seen is roughly $8 million. Then you have to take into account setting up the economy, central government, etc., so it all really depends on your nation's needs. It can take a long time, three years ago the nation of Liberland was founded and they are still setting everything up.

Your history will create itself. And, yes, history is entirely fact-based, by definition.

Use digital money until you can physically print it.

Yes, it can.

Yes. People have done that before: great examples of micronations with toy citizens are Juclandia and Sabia and Verona. Though I must recommend to you that both these micronations also have at least one or more human citizens in them as well.

It would depend on your parent nation. If it is a member of the UN Security Council, it most likely would not pass.

Yes, you can. Many micronations exist solely online; you could establish one by creating a dedicated website or by forming a community in a chat room or online forum.

Yes, you can claim your treehouse as a micronation!

Possibly, if the current owner accepts your offer.

Yes! Anything can become a micronation, as long it can sustain itself. Just make sure you don't intrude on anyone else's property.

Yes, there is Flag Maker Jr., and also Scrontch's Flag Designer.

For a micronation to become a recognized nation, it generally needs legal recognition from established countries.

No, micronations are generally not recognized by established legal nations. If your entity were to achieve such recognition, it would typically be considered an independent country rather than a micronation.

No, starting a micronation is generally free. However, if you choose to introduce your own currency, such as custom coins, you will incur costs, as these services are not typically free.

Yes, you can use an area you already own, such as your house, as the territory for your micronation.

You can create a micronation passport online and download it; the cost will vary depending on the website or software used. Yes, two people, or even three, can rule a micronation; for example, Molossia was initially founded with two rulers.

You can create a website or blog to share your micronation and tell your friends in person. Feel free to explore various promotional activities, including sharing its location or 'address'.

While not all micronations have flags, if you choose to create one, you can try using a website like flag-creator.com to design it.

A historical micronation is one that has existed for a long period or from long ago, such as the Islands of Refreshment, which is considered the first micronation.

You would need to acquire food through trade or purchase from external sources.