Republic of Molossia

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Republic of Molossia
Flag	Arms
Motto: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Musical Anthem: Molossia, Nation in the Desert, words by Kevin Baugh
Location:	Dayton, Nevada, USA
Co-ordinates:	39°19′14"N 119°32′22"W
Area:	? km2
Capital:	Espera
Membership:	12
Date of foundation:	3 September 1999
Leadership:	President Kevin Baugh
Organisational structure:	Republic
Language:	English
Currency:	Valora

The Republic of Molossia is a micronation founded by Kevin Baugh and headquartered in Dayton, Nevada. It consists of Baugh's home and surrounding acreage, an uninhabited property in southern California, a site in the north Pacific Ocean and part of the planet Venus.

Originally established as an ephemeral childhood project in 1977, Molossia was relaunched as a territorial entity in the late 1990s. The name Molossia is purportedly derived from the Spanish word morro, meaning "small rocky hill." Baugh has stated that the ancient Epirot tribe of Molossians is unrelated, however an archived version of the Molossia website contradicts this.

According to author John Ryan, Molossia is "a hobby... that has been pushed... to the nth degree."

History

Molossia traces its origins to a childhood micronation project, the Grand Republic of Vuldstein, which was created by Baugh and James Spielman on 26 May, 1977. Vuldstein's membership consisted of King James I (Spielman), and Prime Minister Baugh.

On 3 September, 1999, Baugh created the Republic of Molossia as a latter day successor to Vuldstein, and declared himself to be its president.

References

External links

• Republic of Molossia website.

Gallery

Kevin Baugh, President of Molossia.	Kevin Baugh salutes the flag.	Kevin Baugh as admiral of the Molossian navy.	A handful of Molossian coins.
US-Molossia border signage.	The Tower of the Winds.	Post Office building.	Molossia's undersea territory.