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Sealand, the sea-fort turned world's smallest country, is up for sale.
The tiny principality was known as Roughs Tower when it was built in 1941 by the British Navy and is a 550sqm steel platform
perched on two concrete towers 11kms off the coast of Harwich, England.
It is accessible only by helicopter and boat but according to its owners, who want offers of eight digits or over, Sealand boasts uninterrupted sea views, guarantees complete privacy and is a tax haven.
"We have owned the island for 40 years now and my father is 85," Prince Michael of Sealand was quoted as saying. "Perhaps
it is time for some rejuvenation.
"Astronomical figures have been mentioned but we will just see what comes forward."
Although its nation status is disputed, Sealand boasts a military past like any other country, defending its sovereignty from outside threats.
Former British army major Paddy Roy Bates occupied the island with his family in 1967, declared it a state in international waters and
gave himself the title "prince".
Britain's Royal Navy attempted to evict him the following year but were unsuccessful: as they entered territorial waters, Roy of Sealand fired warning shots from the former fort.
A judge then ruled in his favour that Sealand was outside British government control as it was beyond the three-mile limit of the country's waters.
Roy of Sealand introduced a constitution in 1974 and a flag, national anthem, currency (the gold and silver Sealand dollar, which is the equivalent to the US dollar) and passports have followed suit.
In 1978 Dutch and German businessmen visiting Sealand to discuss a business deal kidnapped Roy's son, but they were overpowered and held as prisoners of war before eventually being released.I may be lazy, but I can...zzzZZZzzzZZZzzzZZZ...Comment
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