Sealand: The micronation carving its own path
Summary
Sealand is a small platform in the North Sea that claims to be its own country. It is run by Prince Michael Bates and his family, who maintain the site and fund it by selling souvenirs, online citizenship, and honorary titles.Key Facts
- Sealand is located about seven miles off the eastern coast of England on a former World War II British fort.
- The platform is about the size of two tennis courts and includes two seven-story towers.
- Sealand has a constitution, government, a national anthem, and a permanent population of one.
- The Bates family has owned and maintained Sealand since 1967, spending millions of dollars over the years.
- To reach Sealand, visitors are brought by boat and then hoisted onto the platform using a swing.
- The family raises money by selling Sealand-themed items, digital and physical citizenships, and honorary noble titles online.
- For $9.99 per month, people can buy "E-Citizenship" that supports ocean cleanup efforts near Sealand.
- The platform serves as both a physical micronation and an internet-based community and project.
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