Islonia
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| Islonia | |
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| Motto: Size isn't everything Musical Anthem: ?, by ? | |
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| Location: | Dry Island, Badachro, northwest Scotland |
| Co-ordinates: | 57°42'3.8478"N 05°43'30.7452"W |
| Area: | 0.008 km2 (approx) |
| Capital: | Eilean Tioram |
| Membership: | 4 (2010) |
| Date of foundation: | May 2010 |
| Leadership: | Ian McWhinney (King Ian) |
| Organisational structure: | Absolute monarchy |
| Language: | English and Gaelic |
| Currency: | Crab |
Islonia is an absurdist micronation with territorial pretensions encompassing Dry Island - an island situated near Badachro harbour, in Gairloch, Scotland.[1]
Inspired by the 2010 British general election campaign, it was created by its owners and permanent residents, Ian McWhinney and his partner Jess Dodd as "a bit of fun", and as a vehicle for promoting commercial tourism to the island.
References
- ↑ Couple declare independence for their ‘Islonia’ home, by Neil MacPhail, The Press and Journal, 15 May 2010 Access date: 03 July 2010
External Links
- Islonia website.
- Dry Island Holiday Cottages website.
Gallery
 Aerial view of Dry Island. |
 Ian McWhinney and Jess Dodd, founders and monarchs of Islonia. |
