Forvik the Free
It looks like it is time to write a new chapter for the Lonely Planet Micronations (Previously noted here).
The tiny island of Forvik, population one, part of the Shetland Islands, has declared independence
No, this is not one of Michael5000's Forgotten Lands... it is a REAL ISLAND.
The owner of the island, Stuart "Captain Calamity" Hill promises to issue currency, stamps and a new flag.
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Labels: micronations, united kingdom
posted by Cartophiliac @ Monday, June 23, 2008
9 Comments
9 Comments:
I wonder how long it will take for the Brits to send someone over there to slap him around a bit.
Hopefully we'll get to see his flag, stamps, and currency first. :-D
They have been quite indulgent with Sealand over the the years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality_of_Sealand
Some of the Forgotten Lands are islands....
I want my own island too! :)
Please, if you do like Forvik, see our latest maps at Forvik.net. Enjoy.
Although Stuart Hill calls the island Forvik, it's actual name is Forewick Holm. (http://shetlopedia.com/Forewick_Holm) Stuart has chosen the name of Forvik (or Forvick) from a Norwegian word.
Lots of information on Shetlopedia (Shetland Encyclopedia)
http://shetlopedia.com/Forvik_Island
The flag is now ready, the coins are being designed and they're even going to create passports.
what gives a person from kent to claim he owns an island in north scotland,just another person trying to capitalise on our heritage!!
No more right than the little island of Britain claiming 1/2 the world less than 100 years ago... :-)
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