Gallery: The World's Tiniest Countries and the Eccentrics Who Rule Them
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Travis McHenry or Montague Ier, King of Calsahara.
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With a living area of 5,920 square feet, Sealand boasts multiple bedrooms, a chapel and a prison.
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Princess Chirley of Sealand.
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Prince Michael of Sealand.
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The Consul Philippéon de la Boirie of the Consulate of la Boirie.
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The Consul Pascalux de la Boirie of the Consulate of la Boirie.
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Frederikke Rose Holm, Julie Holstein, Nanna Gilsgaard, Christine Barnett and Bolette Winnerskjold Gjaldbæk, The Butterflies of the Kingdom of Elleore.
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The people of Elleore waiting for their king.
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Sir Peter Anderson, Secretary General of the Conch Republic.
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The airport of the Conch Republic.
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The border between Molossia and the United States.
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The post office of Molossia.
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Kevin Baugh, President of the Republic of Molossia.
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Georgette Bertin-Pourchet, President of the Republic of Saugeais.
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Jacques Vuillemin, customs officer of the Republic of Saugeais.
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Gianni Trucchi, guard of the Principality of Seborga.
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Emperor George II of the Empire of Atlantium.
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A television crew interviews the Emperor of Atlantium.
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