The DIY despots of micronations, in photos

A photographer documents those who would be king

by The Week team

October 6, 2015

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Republic of Molossia

(Matt Roth)But not all micronations have such clearly defined borders and infrastructure. In the Seattle suburbs, a micronation called Überstadt is led by 19-year-old King Adam and his younge

MicroCon 2015: In April, Micronationalists from around the world gathered in California.

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MicroCon 2015

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MicroCon 2015

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MicroCon 2015

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