Markonia is a micronation with identity, culture and laws. Whilst its claims of sovereignty may not be recognised by other countries, it nevertheless exists in the hearts and minds of those who choose to consider themselves its 'citizens'.
Markonia does not claim any land as sovereign territory. Instead, it recognises the individual's right to self-determination. Citizens often choose to regard their personal property as being within the abstract territory of Markonia.
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The Principality of Markonia is a genial and cordial nation; remarkable for its lack of crime, strong social conscience and disproportionately high number of eccentric denizens. The compassionate, democratic population enjoy considerable social and economic freedoms while the political process is open and personal freedoms are held sacrosanct.
The small government - headed by the Prince and based in the capital city of Markopolis - is discreet and takes a back seat in daily life. The Markonian economy is fairly diversified but dominated by tertiary industry.
The currency is the Markonian Pound (M£) and pound sterling (£ or GBP) is also widely accepted. The official language is English.