| There are many different types of Micronations, below lists the main types.
This type of Micronation claims a defined territory, usually unclaimed land such as Antarctica or disputed areas such as the Parcel Islands. Sometimes these Micronations may claim areas of sea or ocean. These Micronations share in common that they claim earth-based territory. Many territorial Micronations seek recognition of de-jure nations and the United Nations.
Virtual Micronations are a non-physical entity and usually consist of a website, with forums for discussion. Virtual Micronations do not actually have a real-world territory.
Galactic Micronations claim territory in space, often they are highly linked to Virtual Micronations. Galactic Micronations almost always exist as merely websites, although a few are more serious and have made attempts at launching items into space.
Globalist Micronations seek to establish sovereignty over the entire world, or a form of autonomy over it, or limited jurisdiction. A example of a Globalist Micronation is the Empire of Atlantium.
Sovereign Sea Vessels are a fairly new type of Micronation. This type of Micronation establishes authority over a sea-going vessel, such as a yacht or boat. The principle of self government on a Sovereign Sea Vessel is that whilst in international waters, the country where the vessel is registered has little control over the vessel, and so there exists a form of limited autonomy, although De-Facto.
Whilst a vessel is in international waters, fewer laws apply to it, allowing a de-facto form of limited autonomy. As well as this, the boat can by some ways be defined as territory in which humans can inhabit.
Nomadic Micronations are quite rare. They exist as a type of autonomy over a nationality or ethnic group. Nomadic Micronations act as a form of limited, de-facto self government over Nomadic or dispersed ethnic groups, allowing the groups to set limited laws and self-government, although almost impossible to enforce. It is comparable to the rules which bind ethnic groups such as the Roma together, more of a code-of-conduct or guidelines.
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