Sealand - The Smallest Country in the World In 1967, Sealand was founded as a sovereign Principality on a military fortress, seven miles from the eastern shores of Britain. Sealand’s history and adventure have been defined by armed invasion attempts, the fighting of legal battles, countering a coup d'etat, and surviving a natural disaster while remaining fiercely independent. From this spirit, our national motto was born: ‘E Mare Libertas’ (From the Sea, Freedom). Upon the declaration of indepen

The Fascinating History of Sealand - The World's Smallest Independent State

10K views · 238 reactions | Seven miles off Britain’s east coast, a WWII an anti-aircraft fortress once shielded the nation from enemy bombers. In 1967 Roy & Joan Bates stepped aboard, declared independence, and the Principality of Sealand was born. From fort to flag, tap link in our bio to explore the origin of the world’s most unconventional country. #History #EMareLibertas #SealandLife #SealandLegacy | Principality of Sealand | Facebook

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30K views · 357 reactions | Has anyone ever seen a helicopter flying towards Sealand from Felixstowe? Sealand's famous helipad has been used for years in many different circumstances (from weddings to special deliveries and more), and it's still in use today. Stay tuned as we will write about it soon on our website: sealandgov.org | Principality of Sealand | Facebook

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