The Principality of Freedonia was a
micronation
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based on
libertarian principles. It was created as a "hypothetical project" by a group of teenagers in the United States in 1992. The project was formalized as a new country project in 1997, which included attempts in 2001 to lease territory in
Somaliland. The attempt to lease land was rejected.
It was headed by a
Texas
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university student named John Kyle, who used the title Prince John. The Principality of Freedonia itself was based in
Boston
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, Massachusetts.
Coinage
While the Freedonia project was active, it minted its own currency.
It had a number of 50
Freedonian dollar 1 oz silver coins minted.
It offered these coins for sale on the organization's website.
Current status
The Freedonia project's website has not been updated for a number of years and its discussion forum no longer functions, e-mail communication with the self-styled Prince does not work, and the entire project appears to be defunct. E-mail statements from the founder indicate that the project is not being actively pursued as of 2004.
As of 2013, the Freedonia website is no longer available.
See also
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List of micronations
Micronations, sometimes also referred to as ''model countries'' and ''new country projects'', are small, self-proclaimed entities that claim to be independent sovereign states but which are not acknowledged as such by any recognised sovereign st ...
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References
Further reading
''Micronations'' pp. 56-59.
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The Sunday Leader
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"Houston 101: Hail, Freedonia (Except For The Part About The Killings)" ''
Houston Press
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External links
Official website (archived)
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Micronations in the United States
States and territories established in 1997
Former principalities
Micronations