There are small nations, and then there are micronations. The Republic of Molossia, which is in Nevada, US, is one such micronation. <\/p>\n
Molossia has a paltry 33 citizens and not even all of them are people some are cats and dogs. It has its own border control, rules, currency and traditions. <\/p>\n
The self-declared sovereign entity is not officially recognized by legitimate governments around the world. however, it has its own president, His Excellency Kevin Baugh, whom his wife Adrianne describes as a \"benevolent dictator.\" <\/p>\n
Self-declared President of Molossia Kevin Baugh. Photo: Daily Mail\/Jamie Kingham <\/p>\n
The welcome message. Photo: Daily Mail\/Jamie Kingham <\/p>\n
President Baugh stamps passports of visitors. Photo: Daily Mail\/Jamie Kingham <\/p>\n
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Besides President Baugh, who has ruled for 40 years over the 5-acre territory, and First Lady Adrienne, other citizens include their seven children, two grandchildren and other relatives. <\/p>\n
President Baugh, 54, dresses in a ceremonial outfit complete with medals during special occasions, including raising his nation's flag. He stamps the passports of visitors and says Molossia pays taxes, which he calls \"foreign aid,\" to the US government. <\/p>\n
In an interview, President Baugh, 54, said: \"I love being dictator; it is fantastic but it is also intentional. When I remodelled Molossia, I chose to be a dictator.\" <\/p>\n
He also conducts regular tours of his nation. Photo: Daily Mail\/Jamie Kingham <\/p>\n
He has ruled the 5-acre country for 40 years. Photo: Daily Mail\/Jamie Kingham <\/p>\n
The President with his wife, First Lady Adrienne, and their daughter. Photo: Daily Mail\/Jamie Kingham <\/p>\n
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Watch more about the micronation below. <\/p>\n
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