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| native_name = Respubliko de Molossia ([[Esperanto]])<br />República de Molossia ([[Spanish language|Spanish]])
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|image = [[File:Flag of Molossia.svg|frameless|159px|Flag of Molossia]]
| colspan="2" align="center" | <small>Motto: ''Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained''<br /> <br />Musical Anthem: ''Molossia, Nation in the Desert''</small>
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| map_caption = Location of Molossia
| [[Micronation]]
| claimed_by = Kevin and Adrianne Baugh
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| established_date1 = {{start date|1977|May|26}}
| '''Location:'''
| [[Dayton, Nevada]]
| area_claimed = 1.3 acres of land near [[Dayton, Nevada]]
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'''Molossia''' ({{IPAc-en|m|oʊ|ˈ|l|ɒ|s|i|ə}}), officially the '''Republic of Molossia''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.molossia.org/about.html|title=About Molossia|website=The Official Website of the Republic of Molossia|access-date=29 October 2022|quote=moe-LAAHSS-eeyah}}</ref> is a [[micronation]] claiming sovereignty over {{convert|1.3|acre|ha m2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.molossia.org/measurements.html|title=Kokintz Measurement System|website=The Official Website of the Republic of Molossia|access-date=3 June 2024}}</ref> of land near [[Dayton, Nevada]]. The micronation has not received recognition from any of the 193 member states of the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visit the Republic of Molossia {{!}} Sovereign Country in NV {{!}} Weird Nevada |url=https://travelnevada.com/weird-nevada/republic-of-molossia/ |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=Travel Nevada |language=en-US |quote="So, Is the Republic of Molossia a Real Country? The Republic of Molossia has quietly been an official, independent, sovereign country inside Nevada for more than forty years."}}</ref><ref name="cbsnews-molossia">{{Cite web |title=Molossia and Vikesland? Leaders of (fake) nations gather in L.A. |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/molossia-and-vikesland-leaders-of-fake-nations-gather-in-l-a/ |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=CBS News |date=April 10, 2015 |language=en-US |quote="The occasion is MicroCon 2015, what organizers say is the first North American gathering of micronations, those itty bitty countries that pretty much nobody but the people who rule them believe really exist... – The Republic of Molossia. Founded by Baugh and a buddy as teenagers in 1977, it existed mainly in Baugh's bedroom until he bought 1.3 acres of property in Northern Nevada in 1998 and built a railroad and private phone company."}}</ref><ref name="knpr.org">{{Cite web |title=There's A Tiny Nation In Northern Nevada — Kind Of |url=https://knpr.org/knpr/2018-07/theres-tiny-nation-northern-nevada-kind |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=[[Nevada Public Radio]] |language=en |quote="It was his time in Europe that shaped Baugh's ideas on micronations. He liked the idea of tiny nations like Monaco and Liechtenstein. 'It kind of really stuck with me this is something I would like to do and continue to do and then when I got property in Northern Nevada that became the home for the Republic of Molossia,' he said."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Baugh |first=Kevin |title=Molossia FAQ |url=https://www.molossia.org/FAQ.html |access-date=April 12, 2022 |website=The Official Website of the Republic of Molossia|quote="Is Molossia a Real Country? Yes. Molossia is as a sovereign, independent nation within the territory of the United States. It exists as a state within a state, much like the Navajo Nation. We exercise sovereignty over our own territory, and have our own laws, customs and land."}}</ref> It was founded by Kevin Baugh.<ref name="cbsnews-molossia"/> He continues to pay [[property tax]]es on the land to [[Storey County, Nevada|Storey County]], the recognized local government, although he calls it "[[foreign aid]]".<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Molossia and Vikesland? Leaders of (fake) nations gather in L.A. |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/molossia-and-vikesland-leaders-of-fake-nations-gather-in-l-a/ |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=CBS News |date=April 10, 2015 |language=en-US}}</ref> He has stated "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the [[United States]] is a lot bigger".<ref name=":02" />
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| '''Membership:'''
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| '''Date of foundation:'''
| [[26 May]] [[1977]]
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| '''Leadership:'''
|President Kevin Baugh
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| '''Purported organisational structure:'''
| [[Republic]]
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| '''Language:'''
| [[English language|English]]
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| '''Purported currency:'''
| Valora
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'''The Republic of Molossia''' is a [[micronation]] founded in 1977. Molossia has at times been one of the most influential and better known micronations. The Republic of Molossia bears no relation of any kind to the ancient Greek nation of [[Molossia]].


== National Data ==
==History==
[[File:Molossia - President Kevin Baugh 1.jpg|left|thumb|250x250px|Kevin Baugh, of the Republic of Molossia.]]
Molossia started as a teenage dream of Kevin Baugh, and began as the Kingdom of Molossia, in 1998 when he bought land in Nevada.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Totten|first=Kristy|date=June 1, 2016|title=Nevada Is Home To A Micronation — But Don't Tell The Micronation That|url=https://knpr.org/knpr/2016-05/nevada-home-micronation-dont-tell-micronation|website=Knpr.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706190700/https://knpr.org/knpr/2016-05/nevada-home-micronation-dont-tell-micronation|archive-date=6 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2019-04-10|title=There's a country inside the US. Allegedly|url=https://www.cntraveller.in/story/theres-country-inside-us-allegedly/|date=26 October 2016|website=Condé Nast Traveller India}}</ref> Baugh has claimed that he based the idea of Molossia on the film ''[[The Mouse That Roared (film)|The Mouse That Roared]],''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Deach |first1=Ben |title=Silver State Sights: The Republic of Molossia |url=https://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Silver-State-Sights-The-Republic-of-Molossia--540193191.html |website=kolotv.com |date=August 13, 2019 |access-date=16 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":02"/> and also claims influence from his time in the military.<ref name="knpr.org"/> Earlier, it was known as the Grand Republic of Vuldstein where Kevin Baugh was the Prime Minister and his friend, James Speilam was declared King James I. It went through several government and name changes, including the People's Democratic Republic of Molossia (Communist), Kingdom of Zaira and the United Provinces of Utopia.


[[Image:Molossia - Border with United States.jpg|thumb|240px|A marker along the Molossian-Nevadan border]]
The Republic of Molossia states itself to be a sovereign, independent nation, located in and completely surrounded by territory of the [[United States]]. With an area of 5.8 hectares (14.3 acres), Molossia is one of the smallest nations on earth. A sense of humor characterizes most Molossian people, who have a casual and comfortable western lifestyle.
The Republic of Molossia claims to be at war with the [[List of former sovereign states|former state]] of [[East Germany]], alleging that they are responsible for military drills performed by Kevin Baugh while stationed with the [[U.S. military]] in [[West Germany]], and therefore are also responsible for his resulting diagnosis of [[sleep deprivation]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Machado|first=Carmen|date=26 March 2013|title=The Imaginary Republic of Molossia|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/vdywxm/the-imaginary-republic-of-molossia|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-31|website=Vice.com|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125150429/https://www.vice.com/en/article/vdywxm/the-imaginary-republic-of-molossia|archive-date=25 November 2020}}</ref> While East Germany formally ceased to exist in 1990 following the [[Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany]], Molossia argues that [[Ernst Thälmann Island]], dedicated by [[Fidel Castro]] to [[Weimar Germany|Weimar German]] politician [[Ernst Thälmann]] and given to East Germany, as well as its lack of mention in the Treaty on the Final Settlement or by the nation of Cuba, is therefore still East German land, allowing the war to continue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.molossia.org/war/eastgermany.html|title=The War with East Germany|website=The Official Website of the Republic of Molossia|access-date=2017-10-18}}</ref><ref name=":2"/>


==National drink==
Molossia is located in the western United States, with a tiny enclave in [[Dayton, Nevada]] (which is Molossia's home territory), a second enclave in Southern [[California]] (Desert Homestead), and a [[protectorate]] in the northeastern United States (New Antrim). The climate is dry and mild, with temperatures rarely exceeding 32 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), or dropping below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). The terrain is arid and sparsely vegetated, home to sagebrush and piñon pine trees, as well as coyotes, wild horses and jackrabbits. Situated in the foothills of the [[Sierra Nevada (US)|Sierra Nevada]] Mountains, the Molossian Home Territory is just 45 kilometers from [[Lake Tahoe]], and minutes away from [[Virginia City]].
The signature drink of Molossia is called ''the Molossolini'', a [[non-alcoholic mixed drink]] of [[Sprite (drink)|Sprite]], [[grenadine]], and [[pineapple juice]], with added [[cherry|cherries]] and slices of [[banana]], [[orange (fruit)|orange]], and [[pineapple]].<ref name="Topsy Tasty 2021">{{cite web | title=Fast Facts About The "Republic" of Molossia | website=Topsy Tasty | date=August 30, 2021 | url=https://www.topsytasty.com/molossia/ | access-date=January 12, 2022}}</ref>


== In popular culture ==
Molossia's population has remained fairly stable since the nation's establishment in Nevada, at just four citizens.
In 2010, the Republic of Molossia was featured in a feature-length special by [[Channel Awesome]] called ''Kickassia'', with Baugh playing a fictional version of himself. In the film, the Republic undergoes an invasion by the [[Nostalgia Critic]] (played by [[Doug Walker (comedian)|Doug Walker]]) and his posse of reviewers, who briefly took over Molossia with a dictatorship "Kickassia" before being ousted 2 days later.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Imaginary Republic of Molossia |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/vdywxm/the-imaginary-republic-of-molossia |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=www.vice.com |date=April 26, 2013 |language=en}}</ref> The official website for the Republic of Molossia treats the events of the film as factual.


== Currency ==
Molossia's purported currency, the Valora (VL), is based on a tube of [[Pillsbury Bakery|Pillsbury]] [[cookie dough]] (exchange rate: 3 VL = 1 tube). The Valora is divided into 100 Futtrus (singular Futtrus). Molossia currently issues 4 [[coins]] and 4 [[bank notes]]. The 1 VL (featuring the Molossian Coat of Arms), 5 VL (featuring a portrait of President Baugh), and 10 VL (featuring a portrait of [[Emperor Norton I]]) coins are made by putting stickers on poker chips. The 50 VL coin is made of metal and commemorates the Treaty of Friendship of 2005 between Molossia and the micronation of Westarctica. The 50 VL coin is also the only coin to feature Molossia's motto. The Molossian bank notes come in 1 VL (featuring President Baugh), 5 VL (featuring Emperor Norton I), 10 VL (featuring Alphonse Simms from [[Moon Over Parador]]), and 20 VL (featuring Princess/Queen Mia of [[Genovia]] from the [[The Princess Diaries (film)|Princess Diaries]] films) denominations.
Valora (owned by the Bank of Molossia) is divided into 100 Futtrus and has an exchange rate of .80.<ref name=":0" /> The Valora is also valued to Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough<ref name="Topsy Tasty 2021" /> with one tube of cookie dough (13 Ba / 30 oz) equals to 5 Valora.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.molossia.org/bank.html}}</ref>


== History ==
==See also==
{{Portal|Nevada}}
* [[List of micronations]]
* ''[[Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations]]''


==Footnotes==
The Molossian Nation was founded on May 26, 1977. Known at that time as the Grand Republic of Vuldstein, James Spielman was declared King James I, and Kevin Baugh was declared Prime Minister. After a short period of sporadic activity the nation entered into a period of dormancy. King James I, though still monarch, ceased to be active in the kingdom at that time. The Kingdom continued on, without the direct participation of the King, and continued to be developed by the Prime Minister. In 1980 it was renamed the Kingdom of Edelstein, and in 1988 it was renamed again, this time as the Kingdom of Zaria. The Kingdom existed as a nomadic government, without a home.
===Notes===
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===References===
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==Further reading==
In 1995, the Kingdom was transplanted to the State of Nevada, USA. In 1998, land was purchased that the nation could call home, and upon which the government was formally and officially established. In June 1998, the Kingdom was renounced in favor of a provisional Communist government. In September 1998, Molossia sacrificed its sovereignty and joined the United Provinces of Utopia as a province of that nation.
* {{Cite news |last=Ceceri |first=Kathy |date=February 2, 2005 |title=Bite-sized sovereignties offer worlds of fun |url=http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=16658 |work=iBerkshires}}
* {{Cite news |last=Mastoni |first=Colleen |date=July 3, 2008 |title=In The Spirit Of Independence Day – One nation, under me |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-micronation-0703jul03,0,3641303.story |work=[[The Chicago Tribune]]}}
*{{Cite web |year=2006 |title=Micronations: Republic of Molossia |url=http://www.usns.info/coin-molossia.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070217011010/http://www.usns.info/coin-molossia.html |archive-date=2007-02-17 |website=Unrecognised States Numismatic Society}}
* {{Cite news |last=Needham |first=Peter |date=September 16, 2006 |title=Born to rule |url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20413184-5002031,00.html |work=[[The Australian]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201124257/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20413184-5002031,00.html |archive-date=December 1, 2008 }}
* {{Cite news |last=Rapoport |first=Lynn |date=February 28, 2007 |title=State of the nation |url=http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=3002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080222234444/http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=3002 |archive-date=2008-02-22 |work=[[San Francisco Bay Guardian]]}}
* {{Cite news |last=Roos |first=Dave |date=June 8, 2001 |title=Micronations: Little Countries that Could |url=http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/30543/Micronations_Little_Countries_that_Could.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207085648/http://www.g4tv.com/techtvvault/features/30543/Micronations_Little_Countries_that_Could.html |archive-date=December 7, 2017 |work=[[G4 (U.S. TV channel)|G4TV]]}}
* {{Cite book |last=Ryan |first=John |url=http://www.lonelyplanet.com/pressroom/news/press_release.cfm?press_release_id=260 |title=Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Self-Proclaimed Nations |date=March 31, 2024 |publisher=Lonely Planet |isbn=978-1-74104-730-1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080222234209/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/pressroom/news/press_release.cfm?press_release_id=260 |archive-date=February 22, 2008 }}


==External links==
In January 1999 the UPOU ceased to exist as a nation, and bereft of a national government, the People's Democratic Republic of Molossia was declared, on February 21st, 1999, with Kevin Baugh serving as Premier.
* {{official website}}
* [http://www.molossia.org/navy/index.html Republic of Molossia Navy official webpage]
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{{Wikinews|Wikinews interviews Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia|Wikinews holds a follow-up interview with Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia|Wikinews interviews Molossian president Kevin Baugh on his country's recent intermicronational summit|Micronation Republic of Molossia announces international summit|Republic of Molossia hosts state visit|Republic of Molossia announces new customs station}}
* {{Commons category-inline}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline}}


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Beginning in the spring of 1999, Molossia began a serious path of developing itself as an emerging small unrecognized nation, rather than a micronation project. The possession of physical territory was an important step in this process.
{{Micronations}}{{Authority control}}

On September 3rd, 1999, the Communist government was renounced, the People's Democratic Republic ceased to exist, and the Republic of Molossia was declared. The former Premier, Kevin Baugh, became the President of the new government.

In 2000, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored the successful adoption of Norton Day (January 8th) as the first international holiday exclusively for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In 2001, the nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small nations from the world over.

Due to its longevity, Molossia has gained the respect of many other micronations and a certain amount of notoriety. The nation has been featured in two radio interviews, a television interview, magazines around the world, internet articles, and in a book by [[Lonely Planet]].

In August 2003 Molossia expanded its frontiers for the first time and purchased land in Northern California, creating its first colony, Farfalla. This colony was surrendered in late 2005, only to be supplanted almost simultaneously by a new territory, Desert Homestead Province, located in Southern California. This new colony is currently governed by Cecily Houston, Governor General.

On 22 May 2006, Molossia went to "war" with a nearby micronation, Mustachistan. After a brief period of conflict the Molossians emerged victorious.

== Government ==
Molossia is officially a republic, but in practice it is a dictatorship. All government functions are managed by the President, Kevin Baugh, including foreign affairs and management of the nation's website.

The laws of Molossia are a series of proclamations (such as banning the [[incandescent light bulb]]) issued by the government.

== Culture ==
The culture of Molossia has a generally "western" attitude. The [[wild horse]] (mustang) is the National Animal, the [[Artemisia (plant)|sagebrush]] is the National Plant, Straw Hat Pizza is the National [[Pizza]] [[Restaurant]], and [[Olive Garden]] as the National Restaurant. Molossia has its own time zone, Molossian Standard Time, which is 41 minutes ahead of Pacific Standard Time or 19 minutes behind Mountain Standard Time. The Tower of the Winds is Molossia's Official Tourist Attraction, and can be seen on any visit to the country, along with the Molossian [[Peace Pole]] and the Molossia Railroad. Molossia also has its own bank, postal service, online radio station, online movie theater, Navy, Naval Academy, Volcanology Institute and Air and Space Ministry.

Molossians celebrate many holidays such as [[Emperor Norton]] Day, St. [[Expeditus]] Day, the Moonpie Festival, Utopia Memorial Day, as well as the more traditional Halloween, Christmas and Boxing Day. Founder's Day is the most important holiday of the year. It recognizes the day in 1977 that the Republic was founded.

Pillsbury cookie dough drives Molossian traditions, as well as its economy. Pillsbury cookie dough is featured at every Molossian festival.

According to tradition, Molossian dates have Roman numerals added as a suffix to count how many years have past since Molossia's founding in 1977 (Ex: March 9, 2006 XXIX).

The Molossian Flag is basically the flag of [[Sierra Leone]] flown upside-down.

== Legitimacy ==
As with any micronation, the legitimacy of Molossia as a nation and/or state is questionable. Molossia steadfastly maintains that it is a real nation citing the Montevideo Convention of the Rights and Duties of States and the United Nations Charter. Molossia has the goal of eventual international recognition.

==See also==
*[[List of micronations]]
*[[Micronation]]

==References==
*[http://www.molossia.org The Republic of Molossia]
*Ryan, J: ''Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Self-Proclaimed Nations'', ISBN 1-74104-730-7
*[http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=16658 iBerkshires] Bite-sized sovereignties offer worlds of fun, February 02, 2005
*[http://www.geocities.com/micronations How to Start Your Own Micronation]

==External links==
*[http://www.molossia.org The Republic of Molossia]
*[http://www.geocities.com/micronations How to Start Your Own Micronation]


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Latest revision as of 08:33, 9 June 2024

For the ancient Greek tribe of Epirus, see Molossians.
Republic of Molossia
Respubliko de Molossia (Esperanto)
República de Molossia (Spanish)
Molossia
Unrecognized micronation
Flag of Molossia
Flag
Location of Molossia
Location of Molossia
Area claimed1.3 acres of land near Dayton, Nevada
Claimed byKevin and Adrianne Baugh
Dates claimedMay 26, 1977 (1977-May-26)–present
Website
www.molossia.org Edit this at Wikidata

Molossia (/moʊˈlɒsiə/), officially the Republic of Molossia,[1] is a micronation claiming sovereignty over 1.3 acres (0.53 ha; 5,300 m2)[2] of land near Dayton, Nevada. The micronation has not received recognition from any of the 193 member states of the United Nations.[3][4][5][6] It was founded by Kevin Baugh.[4] He continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County, the recognized local government, although he calls it "foreign aid".[7] He has stated "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the United States is a lot bigger".[7]

History[edit]

Kevin Baugh, of the Republic of Molossia.

Molossia started as a teenage dream of Kevin Baugh, and began as the Kingdom of Molossia, in 1998 when he bought land in Nevada.[8][9] Baugh has claimed that he based the idea of Molossia on the film The Mouse That Roared,[10][7] and also claims influence from his time in the military.[5] Earlier, it was known as the Grand Republic of Vuldstein where Kevin Baugh was the Prime Minister and his friend, James Speilam was declared King James I. It went through several government and name changes, including the People's Democratic Republic of Molossia (Communist), Kingdom of Zaira and the United Provinces of Utopia.

A marker along the Molossian-Nevadan border

The Republic of Molossia claims to be at war with the former state of East Germany, alleging that they are responsible for military drills performed by Kevin Baugh while stationed with the U.S. military in West Germany, and therefore are also responsible for his resulting diagnosis of sleep deprivation.[11] While East Germany formally ceased to exist in 1990 following the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany, Molossia argues that Ernst Thälmann Island, dedicated by Fidel Castro to Weimar German politician Ernst Thälmann and given to East Germany, as well as its lack of mention in the Treaty on the Final Settlement or by the nation of Cuba, is therefore still East German land, allowing the war to continue.[12][11]

National drink[edit]

The signature drink of Molossia is called the Molossolini, a non-alcoholic mixed drink of Sprite, grenadine, and pineapple juice, with added cherries and slices of banana, orange, and pineapple.[13]

In popular culture[edit]

In 2010, the Republic of Molossia was featured in a feature-length special by Channel Awesome called Kickassia, with Baugh playing a fictional version of himself. In the film, the Republic undergoes an invasion by the Nostalgia Critic (played by Doug Walker) and his posse of reviewers, who briefly took over Molossia with a dictatorship "Kickassia" before being ousted 2 days later.[14] The official website for the Republic of Molossia treats the events of the film as factual.

Currency[edit]

Valora (owned by the Bank of Molossia) is divided into 100 Futtrus and has an exchange rate of .80.[15] The Valora is also valued to Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough[13] with one tube of cookie dough (13 Ba / 30 oz) equals to 5 Valora.[15]

See also[edit]

Footnotes[edit]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "About Molossia". The Official Website of the Republic of Molossia. Retrieved October 29, 2022. moe-LAAHSS-eeyah
  2. ^ "Kokintz Measurement System". The Official Website of the Republic of Molossia. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "Visit the Republic of Molossia | Sovereign Country in NV | Weird Nevada". Travel Nevada. Retrieved April 12, 2022. So, Is the Republic of Molossia a Real Country? The Republic of Molossia has quietly been an official, independent, sovereign country inside Nevada for more than forty years.
  4. ^ a b "Molossia and Vikesland? Leaders of (fake) nations gather in L.A." CBS News. April 10, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2022. The occasion is MicroCon 2015, what organizers say is the first North American gathering of micronations, those itty bitty countries that pretty much nobody but the people who rule them believe really exist... – The Republic of Molossia. Founded by Baugh and a buddy as teenagers in 1977, it existed mainly in Baugh's bedroom until he bought 1.3 acres of property in Northern Nevada in 1998 and built a railroad and private phone company.
  5. ^ a b "There's A Tiny Nation In Northern Nevada — Kind Of". Nevada Public Radio. Retrieved April 14, 2022. It was his time in Europe that shaped Baugh's ideas on micronations. He liked the idea of tiny nations like Monaco and Liechtenstein. 'It kind of really stuck with me this is something I would like to do and continue to do and then when I got property in Northern Nevada that became the home for the Republic of Molossia,' he said.
  6. ^ Baugh, Kevin. "Molossia FAQ". The Official Website of the Republic of Molossia. Retrieved April 12, 2022. Is Molossia a Real Country? Yes. Molossia is as a sovereign, independent nation within the territory of the United States. It exists as a state within a state, much like the Navajo Nation. We exercise sovereignty over our own territory, and have our own laws, customs and land.
  7. ^ a b c "Molossia and Vikesland? Leaders of (fake) nations gather in L.A." CBS News. April 10, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  8. ^ Totten, Kristy (June 1, 2016). "Nevada Is Home To A Micronation — But Don't Tell The Micronation That". Knpr.org. Archived from the original on July 6, 2016.
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