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See also: Croatia–Serbia border dispute
Free Republic of Liberland
Motto: [Žít a nechat žít] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: cz (help)
To live and let live
CapitalLibertown
Official languagesCzech
GovernmentConstitutional republic with elements of direct democracy (planned)
Area
• Total
7 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)
UTC+2 (CEST)
Website
http://liberland.org

Liberland, or the Free Republic of Liberland (Czech: Svobodná republika Liberland) is a self-proclaimed micronation, proclaimed 13 April 2015 by Vít Jedlička at an unclaimed parcel of land situated at the western bank of the Danube river, between Croatia and Serbia, the latter with which it shares a short land border. On the official website of Liberland, it is stated that the state could be created due to the Croatia–Serbia border dispute.[1][2][3] After the Yugoslav Wars, some borderland territories, such as the Island of Vukovar and the Island of Šarengrad have been disputed, but this area (also known as Gornja Siga) has remained unclaimed.[1]

The Danube river, which is the only coastline of Liberland, is classified as an international waterway.

History

Liberland is situated at the largest of the green-colored land parcels, marked as "Siga" in the map. Due to differences in the border definitions, the yellow-colored parts to the east are claimed by both Serbia and Croatia. The green parts have remained unclaimed by both sides.

According to Jedlička, neither Serbia, Croatia or any other nation claims the land as their own (terra nullius). The border is defined in accordance with both Croatian and Serbian border claims, and does not interfere with any other state sovereignity.[4][failed verification] Jedlička claims that the official diplomatic note shall be sent to both Croatia and Serbia, and later to all other states, with the formal request for the international recognition.[5]

Vít Jedlička is a member of the Czech Party of Free Citizens, which bases its values on the classical liberal ideology.[2]

Citizenship

The official motto of Liberland is "To live and let live" (Czech: Žít a nechat žít).[1] Jedlička said that the goal is to create a society where righteous people can prosper without inefficient state regulations and taxes.

The founders are inspired by countries like Monaco and Lichtenstein. Jedlička accepts requests for citizenship, and according to the official website, only communists, neonazis, and extremists are not eligible for citizenship.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Liberland". liberland.cz. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b Martínek, Jan (15 April 2015). "Člen Svobodných vyhlásil na území bývalé Jugoslávie vlastní stát" (in Czech). Novinky.cz. Právo. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Čech si medzi Srbskom a Chorvátskom založil vlastný štát Čítajte viac: http://www.sme.sk/c/7751515/cech-si-medzi-srbskom-a-chorvatskom-zalozil-vlastny-stat.html#ixzz3XO0Dz8te" (in Slovak). sme.sk. TASR. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  4. ^ BOUNDARY & TERRITORY BRIEFING
  5. ^ a b "Čeh proglasio državu između Srbije i Hrvatske" (in Serbian). B92. BETA. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.

General sources

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