Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (1933)
Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (1933) (1933)1933 · Law · Article 1EstablishedSource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-0694 · as of 2026-10-27 · about: Micronation · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team
“Micronations lack a foundation in domestic or international law and are rarely recognised as nations; the most commonly used definition of statehood, Article 1 of the Montevideo Convention, requires a permanent population, a defined territory, a government and capacity to enter into relations with other states.”
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2Micronations: A Lacuna in the Law
Harry Hobbs,George Williams — Micronations: A Lacuna in the Law (2021)Harry Hobbs; George Williams · 2021 · Article · Introduction and Part IEvidence that contradicts
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How to Start Your Own Country
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