Bokonton
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UPDATE: More information can be found at Bokonton's exclusive wiki. Bokonton continues to be active (editing etc) on MicroWiki, but will not be adding many more Bokonton-related articles on this site.
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| Government: | Republican Monarchy (similar to the Empire of Atlantium) |
| Leadership: | HRH Queen Holly I |
| Denonym | Bokontonian |
| Location: | Cornwall, UK |
| Date of foundation: | 28th October 2007 |
| Area claimed: | 2 Acres |
| Capital | Natillyah |
| Citizens: | 26 |
| Religion: | No State Religion |
| National Anthem | Bokonton, the Brave and Strong |
| GDP: | £350 (predicted for 2009) |
| Currency: | GBP and Moolah |
| Time Zone: | GMT+30 mins |
| Website: | Official Website |
| National Colours | Red, White and Grey |
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Bokonton-Formerly known as Biokinton- is a micronational state envisioned by Queen Holly Davies I on 28th October 2007 (this day is celebrated as Founder's Day annually). It is a democratic monarchy. Bokonton consists of three separate colonial nations: Natillyah (Western State and Capital), Putneystan (Official Eastern state; annexed in december 2008) and Orkadland (Official Southern State; annexed in January 2009). The reality of this micronation became official in early 2007, with the creation of a web site and purchase of a domain name later in the year.
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Name change
The name was changed as the nom de Biokinton was resemblant of the Super Mario Land boss, Biokinton. The micronation was judged , prevented from joining many intermicronational sites (such as the UMMAO) and due to micronational-peer pressure and a few pending lawsuits, had to drop the name, or at least change it. Bokonton can now be more recognisable, so if it is researched, you are less likely to come up with giant pictures of a Mario sprite, or a [giant puffy cloud.]
As The 'Republic' of Bokonton was only a a Republic 'by nature' in its early founding days, but had kept the Republican name, it led to confusion, embarrassment, and many misunderstandings. In August (2009) Bokontonians began referring to it as a Kingdom, but have yet to officially instigate a name change.
Foundation
The Republic of Bokonton was founded in Bude,Cornwall on October 28th, 2007 by Queen Holly I. Her inspiration to start her own micronation was sparked by the Guinness Book of World Records entry on Sealand-the smallest country ever, according to their reckoning.... After later research she came across articles on the BBC TV programme 'How to Start Your Own Country', and other micronational web info. She claimed her bedroom at first, then her surrounding house, and now Bokonton owns three territories. Bokonton is currently looking into extraterrestrial real estate.
Economy
Bokonton uses Moolah (pronounced MOO-Lah ) , the Bokonton Dollar, which is traded inside the nation and is equivalent to 1.5 GBP and 2.14 USD. It plans to issue stamps and coinage / notes.It also uses the Zii ( pronouced ZEE ), the Bokonton Penny. There are 100 Zii to the Moolah. The plural form of a Zii is two Zii. Bokonton currently circulates the Moolah and the Pound(British), but hopes to become financially independent soon, with the GBP gradually phased out of Bokonton.
Update, April 24 2009- Bokonton is finalising details for the design of a Ten Moolah note with a banknote artist, expected soon.
Ruling
Bokonton is a republic and although the Monarch has some power to make laws etc, when it comes to contesting them everyones' vote is equal. Bokonton is a Weighted Monarchracy. Anyone can make a law, although it must be passed through voting and public scrutiny etc. The link for the constitution is here.
Geography and Territories
Bokonton currently (as of Mar 2009) owns three territories which currently have colonies residing there; A Western Territory (Natillah,the Capital), an Eastern territory (Putneystan, an annexe state), and a Southern territory( Orkadland, in Seaview, Isle of Wight ). Putneystan is located in the SW of london, in the middle of Putney, Natillah is encompassed by the surrounding Cornish countryside. These are the official territories of Bokonton, but citizens of Bokonton (who join through the micronation's website or by contacting the Foreign Affairs minister by E-mail, message-board etc.) are invited to declare a room, or indeed their entire house, to be an embassy for the country by taking a photograph displaying Bokonton's flag within their dwelling. There is even a print-out available for making a mini cocktail-stick version of the flag for convenience, or to declare places citizens encounter on their travels.
Bokonton has recently made a claim to the Cornish island 'Mouls Island' and has informed the Local authorities. They are still awaiting a reply and assume to this day that the Cornish Government have no objections.
Google SketchUp Models
Bokonton is in the process of literally 'putting themselves on the map' as they are having made certain models of their territory and flags to be rendered in Google SketchUp style so that they may be erected in the Google Earth application for all to see.
Models
- The first model, the Bokontonian flag, can be found here.
- The second model, a flagpole depicting the Mouls Island flag, can be found here.
Bokonton and War
Bokonton invaded Putneystan in late 2008 and later annexed it. It peacefully occupied Orkadland in January 2009. As guns and explosives greater then 5 Explontons are outlawed, Bokonton fights with various types of rubber band warfare. Bokonton employs a ParaTroop service. This is used strictly for intelligence missions and the force includes 2 Parachutes at present. Bokonton War Office
Allies
The Republic of Bokonton is allied with :
On June 20, Queen Holly I of Bokonton agreed to a friendship with the Slinky Empyre.
International Organisations
Bokonton is a member of:
Symbols of the Nation
Flags, Coat of Arms and other Symbols of the Nation
Sport
BobShopping
Tournaments are held quarterly.
Space Hopping
Tournaments held irregularly.
Micronational Games
Bokonton is currently entering negiotiations regarding the Micronational Games.
National Holidays
A list of National holidays can be found here.
Websites
Bokonton now has their own domain, [1]
and here is the original site.
Interactive online community/