Republic of Molossia
Republic of Molossia Molossia | |
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| Micronation (unrecognized entity) | |
Government House of Molossia | |
Location of Molossia | |
| National anthem | Fair Molossia is our Home |
| Location | Near Dayton, Nevada, United States |
| Area claimed | 11.3 acres (4.6 ha; 46,000 m2) |
| Number of residents | 35 |
| Claimed by | Kevin Baugh |
| Dates claimed | May 26, 1977–present |
Website www | |
Molossia (/moʊˈlɒsiə/), officially the Republic of Molossia, is a micronation claiming de facto sovereignty over 11.3 acres (4.6 ha; 46,000 m2) of land near Dayton, Nevada. The micronation has not received recognition from any of the 193 member states of the United Nations. It was founded by Kevin Baugh in 1977. He continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County, the recognized local government, although he calls it "foreign aid". He has stated that, "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the United States is a lot bigger".