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Via Mike Sten. The Principality of Sealand, a self proclaimed micronation of the Suffolk coast and reputedly the world’s smallest country. Despite not being recognised by any UN nations, they clearly have some traction. From the Wikipedia: “Bates thereupon enlisted armed assistance and, in a helicopter
assault, retook the fort. He then held the invaders captive, claiming
them as prisoners of war.[10] Most participants in the invasion were
repatriated at the cessation of the “war”, but Achenbach, a German
lawyer who held a Sealand passport, was charged with treason against
Sealand,[9] and was held unless he paid DM 75,000 (more than US$
35,000).[11] The governments of the Netherlands and Germany petitioned
the British government for his release, but the United Kingdom
disavowed all responsibility, citing the 1968 court decision.”