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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I wonder how long it will take for the Brits to send someone over there to slap him around a bit.
ReplyDeleteHopefully we'll get to see his flag, stamps, and currency first. :-D
ReplyDeleteThey have been quite indulgent with Sealand over the the years:
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality_of_Sealand
Some of the Forgotten Lands are islands....
ReplyDeleteI want my own island too! :)
ReplyDeletePlease, if you do like Forvik, see our latest maps at Forvik.net. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteAlthough 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.
ReplyDeleteLots 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!!
ReplyDeleteNo more right than the little island of Britain claiming 1/2 the world less than 100 years ago... :-)
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