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Nestled near the beaches of the Italian Riviera and the snow-capped Alps sits the tiny principality of Seborga, a place that floats on legends. Over the centuries, plagues and earthquakes have struck ...

A small village on top of a promontory of the Ligurian Alps has been demanding independence from Rome for over 50 years. The Principality of Seborga, in Italy's most northwesternmost corner, was ...

Atop an idyllic hill in the Italian Riviera sits a tiny village with a big dream: becoming an independent nation. The Principality of Seborga already has its own flag, national anthem, passports, ...

Seborga is a tiny micronation set on the scenic Italian Riviera with big hopes and dreams. The Principality of Seborga already has its own flag, national anthem, passports, currency, and even a ...