It is the smallest country in the world, with a population of only 27 people
September 30, 20241 Min Read

International Desk: There are many smaller countries in the world than Vatican City. The name of the world's smallest country is 'Principality of Sealand'. In short it is called 'Sealand'. Sealand is located 10 km from the coast of England. It is called micro nation. Area 550 square meters.

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This state is located in the North Sea of ​​England. English is the dominant language and the currency is the Zealand dollar. This currency does not work in foreign countries. The population of the country is even more surprising. In our country of 18 crores that may sound ridiculous. Sealand has a population of only 27 people.

The 'Principality of Sealand' has its own flag, capital, passport, currency, king, queen, people. It is actually a seaport used during World War II. It was built by the British Army to stop the German army. which was later declared abandoned.

On September 2, 1967, British citizen Major Padaj Roy Bates and his family became the owners of this place. Then they declared it as an independent micro-state. Different people have ruled here at different times.

On 9 October 2012, Roy Bates was declared king here. And after his death his son Michael now became its ruler. No country in the world has yet recognized Sealand, but no one has opposed them. This 'Principality of Sealand' is known throughout the world as a micro nation.