Public Point: World's Smallest Country - Do You Know This Is a Reality

World's Smallest Country - Do You Know This Is a Reality

Six miles far from Suffolk coast, this smallest country is situated and it looks like an old oil platform

But as per to the residents, they claim that sealand is the smallest country in the world and they have its own Royal Family, currency, and even postage stamps.


This is a tiny state which is not recognized by other countries officially. This country have almost 5,290sq ft land for living. They occupied it in Second World War. This fort consisting of two concrete towers connected by an iron platform a few miles off Felixstowe, in the international waters.

But since 1967, Sealand's residents - all 22 of them - have declared themselves independent from Britain.

They produce their own drinkable water, and land their own fish and lobster, but have to import most of their food and other goods from the British mainland. The micronation even has its own currency, the Sealand Dollar, and its own football team, the Sealand All Stars.



Residents make money by selling Sealand mementoes via an online shop, as well as titles: for £199.99 you can buy the title Count or Countess of Sealand, while you can settle for Lord or Lady for just £29.99.

Alternatively, you can buy one square foot of the territory for £19.99, a mug or a football shirt.





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