Micronations/List of already existing micronations/Empire of Atlantium

thumb|Imperial State Signum of Atlantium The Empire of Atlantium is a micronation and secular, pluralist progressive lobby groupLinks http://www.usns.info/links.html 2008-01-15 Unrecognised States Numismatic Society https://web.archive.org/web/20120816015422/http://www.usns.info/links.html 2012-08-16 dead dmy-all based in New South Wales, Australia precisely at -34,1924000, 149,0335000. “Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations” described Atlantium as "a refreshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations", and "an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood". The book's entry on Atlantium notes its espousal of "progressive, liberal policies" and characterises it as a "secular humanist utopia".Micronations John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars 1-74104-730-7 Lonely Planet Publications 2006 74- Among the causes Atlantium supports were the right to unrestricted international freedom of movement, the right to abortion, the right to assisted suicidehttp://www.atlantium.org/constitution.html Constitution of Atlantium 2008-01-26 Empire of Atlantium https://web.archive.org/web/20120813084528/http://www.atlantium.org/constitution.html 2012=08-13 dead dmy-all and decimal calendar reform.http://www.decimaltime.hynes.net/calendar.html#annusnovus Decimal Time — Calendars — Annus Novus Decimal Calendar 2008-01-30 John D Hynes https://web.archive.org/web/20080602063606/http://decimaltime.hynes.net/calendar.html#annusnovus 2008-06-02 dead dmy It had almost 3,000 "citizens", most of whom signed up online from over 100 countries and have never been to Atlantium.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-18/micronation-the-empire-atlantium-boorowa-nsw/6856468 Empire of Atlantium: Take a glimpse into Australia's smallest micronation Australian Broadcasting Corporation Ewan Gilbert 2015-10-18 2015-10-18 History Atlantium was established in 1981 by three Sydney teenagers – George Francis Cruickshank, Geoffrey John Duggan and Claire Marie Coulter (née Duggan). The three claimed a 10 m2 sqft Provisional Territory in the southern suburb of Narwee as Atlantium's first capital, and declared Cruickshank to be Sovereign Head of State, with the title "Emperor George II".Blackson Robert The Empire of Atlantium http://cabinetmagazine.org/issues/18/blackson4.php Cabinet Magazine 2014-01-09 Summer 2005http://www.atlantium.org/history.html History of Atlantium 2008-01-26 Empire of Atlantium https://web.archive.org/web/20120813084215/http://www.atlantium.org/history.html 2012-08-13 dead dmy-all Geoffrey Duggan was elected as Prime Minister in 1982, serving until 1986. Damian Scott held the position from 1986 to 1988 and Kevin Fanucchi became Prime Minster in 1988, but by 1990, when the original group members had graduated from university and moved to different locations, the group ceased to be active. In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of Potts Point, and soon after revived Atlantium, launching a website, which was instrumental in attracting new members. The 61 m2 sqft apartment, known as the Imperium Proper, became the second capital of Atlantium. Concordia became the third capital of Atlantium on 12 January 2008, when the rural 0.76 km2 sqmi Province of Aurora, approximately 350 km mi southwest of Sydney, was created. The Atlantium website describes Aurora as Atlantium's "global administrative capital, ceremonial focal point and spiritual homeland".Province of Aurora http://www.atlantium.org/territoryaurora.html 2008-01-15 Empire of Atlantium https://web.archive.org/web/20120813084518/http://www.atlantium.org/territoryaurora.html 2012-08-13 dead dmy-all Status and operations The Atlantium website used several different self-descriptions, including "self-declared state", "aspirant microstate" and "global sovereign state".Empire of Atlantium http://www.atlantium.org 2008-01-15 Empire of Atlantium dead https://archive.today/20120721045034/http://www.atlantium.org/ 2012-07-21 dmy-all In line with its claim to be a "primarily non-territorial" state Atlantium does not maintain any formal territorial claims; however, it does promote the idea that Cruickshank's apartment, and the Province of Aurora, have extraterritorial status; in practice these properties remain under Australian jurisdiction. No established nation had recognised Atlantium's sovereignty claims, and it had no reciprocal diplomatic relations. Atlantium had appointed "unaccredited diplomatic representatives" called "Imperial Legates" in the United States, Pakistan, Poland, Brazil, India, Italy, Iran, Singapore, Serbia and Switzerland.The Empire of Atlantium Charles Green Cabinet Magazine 2005 http://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/18/blackson4.php The group had awarded "Imperial Honours" to various recipients, generally in recognition of political activism or for service to local communities.Empire of Atlantium Imperial News Service http://www.atlantium.org/news.html 2006-11-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20120822093232/http://www.atlantium.org/news.html 2012-08-22 dead dmy-all Stamps, coins and banknotes Stamps, coins and banknotes were sold by Atlantium, which used a decimal currency system of 100 imperial centi to the imperial solidus. Atlantium's website claimed that the profits from those sales are used for "the Empire's ongoing operations" as well as charitable causes.Frequently Asked Questions http://www.atlantium.org/faq.html 2008-01-15 Empire of Atlantium https://web.archive.org/web/20120717025654/http://www.atlantium.org/faq.html 2012-07-17 dead dmy-all The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine articleAtlantium Empire Bill Hornadge Stamp News 1984-09 196 about its cinderella stamp releases. There were 12 issues of Atlantian stamps. Atlantium minted coins,The Empire Strikes a Coin John Mulhall The Australasian Coin & Banknote Magazine 2002-07 http://www.usns.info/pdf/Australian_Coin_Banknote_072002.pdf PDF 2006-10-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20070307232742/http://www.usns.info/pdf/Australian_Coin_Banknote_072002.pdf 2007-03-07 dead dmy-all though the levels of Atlantian economic activity remained low.Ministry of Finance Empire of Atlantium 2008-01-30 http://www.atlantium.org/finance.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120813084555/http://www.atlantium.org/finance.html 2012-08-13 dead dmy-all The first coin was the 20th anniversary 10 solidi coin, which has a likeness of George Cruickshank as the obverse and the imperial eagle as the reverse. In 2011, a 30 solidi coin was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Atlantium. The coin had the likeness of George Cruickshank on the obverse and the wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) on the reverse and was struck in cupronickel and plated with 9 carat gold. Banknotes of Atlantium were denominated in imperial solidi (10, 25, 50 and 100 imperial solidi) and are currently divided into a 2006 series and a 2007 series.Banknotes of the Empire of Atlantium Numismondo (www.numismondo.net). Retrieved on 2013-02-14. Citizenship October 2015, Atlantium had almost 3,000 citizens from (and still therein residing due to the small area of the Empire of Atlantium) over 100 countries. The website names individuals holding such functions as minister, director, magister and imperial legate. Atlantium said its citizenship does not supersede existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual citizens,http://www.atlantium.org/state.html Ministry of State 2008-01-26 Empire of Atlantium https://web.archive.org/web/20120819234959/http://www.atlantium.org/state.html 2012-08-19 dead dmy-all and that Atlantium actively encourages its citizens to participate in the political processes of their resident countries. In late 2016, Atlantium stopped accepting citizenship requests according to a reply posted on the official Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153984710516608&id=138061571607&comment_id=10154072283456608&reply_comment_id=10154124676186608&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D Empire of Atlantium official Facebook portal comment on citizenship 2017-07-10 Empire of Atlantium On 1 January 2018, citizen application process was re-opened with a US$25 fee.Empire of Atlantium: CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10155380514971608&id=138061571607 www.facebook.com 2018-01-13 en 2018-01-01 References