How to start your own country 101

The national flag of the new Balkan sovereign state, Liberland.

Starting a country might sound like an impossible task, a task that usually involve seceding and a violent revolution. Actually, starting your own sovereign state might not be that difficult on paper. Y

You will need
1. Land unclaimed by another sovereign state.
If you declare your house or your property as an independent state, the country that is sitting on it       would probably ask it back, and if it get too complicated, it will usually be taken back with military     force and guess what? Running a country from a jail cell isn't easy.

2. Form a functioning government and enact basic laws
Parliamentary democracy, monarchy or totalitarian dictatorship? Having a FUNCTIONAL                 government would be good to start with. You and the founding fathers/mothers of a state would         start by forming some basic executive/legislative branches. A constitution is not needed but highly     recommended, so your state won't have a coup d'etat now and then. Flags, emblem and coat of             arms should also be designed. Establishing diplomatic ties is probably a must too, unless you want     to do a North Korea.

3. Having a permanent population
Getting people to live and work in your country on permanent basis, which mean you have to             create jobs and build an infrastructure for your people.


And with three not so easy steps, you have your own state/republic/kingdom.


Read more about the "Free Republic of Liberland" HERE!