În 1972, un milionar a construit o insulă în Pacific cu scopul de a crea o țară fără taxe. Un rege adevărat a spulberat, însă, visul suveranității

The Republic of Minerva was a short-lived micronation established in the 1970s on an artificial island in the South Pacific, aiming for tax-free living and minimal government. Despite initial enthusiasm and investment, it failed to gain international recognition and was claimed by Tonga shortly after its declaration of independence. The project, led by Michael Oliver, highlighted the challenges of creating a new nation without geopolitical support. Minerva's brief existence serves as a case study in international law and the complexities of sovereignty, demonstrating that mere declaration does not equate to recognition or control.