What is the Antiquitian Empire?
The Antiquitian Empire is a micronation state made up of various islands around the world. It's land claims are in the Caribbean Sea, the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca, and in Lake Superior. All claims are of land largely uninhabited, and of mostly minimal interest. Redonda is the only island that is subject to international interest at certain points in time, as multiple kings have falsely claimed it their own Kingdom. Though Antigua and Barbuda currently administrate Redonda, we strongly believe it's population of zero and lack of colonization forfeit any claims of ownership, and allow for our annexation of it.
Our empire was founded on the principle that history is one of the most important, yet undervalued parts of human existence. We strive to protect the achievements of old, while supporting the current achievements of humanity. Our goal is to prevent the corruption of history, and ensure future generations may look back into the past and see clearly whose shoulders they stand upon, and how their lifestyle is influenced by their ancestors and the ancients.
Another aspect is religion; we are a new religion. A religion based on human achievement and the right to believe whatever one wishes, while still having science to advance civilization forward. We mix polytheism with ancestor, hero, and nature worship. It's similar to existentialism, though in a much more hopeful and positive form. "Man is the measure of all things."
Our empire was founded on the principle that history is one of the most important, yet undervalued parts of human existence. We strive to protect the achievements of old, while supporting the current achievements of humanity. Our goal is to prevent the corruption of history, and ensure future generations may look back into the past and see clearly whose shoulders they stand upon, and how their lifestyle is influenced by their ancestors and the ancients.
Another aspect is religion; we are a new religion. A religion based on human achievement and the right to believe whatever one wishes, while still having science to advance civilization forward. We mix polytheism with ancestor, hero, and nature worship. It's similar to existentialism, though in a much more hopeful and positive form. "Man is the measure of all things."
Other Information
We wish to use, and in most parts of the empire retain, the Canadian Dollar. We feel it has a stability more secure and reliable than the American Dollar whilst providing the easiest form of commerce to surrounding areas. We are not the only state to consider doing this, as Iceland has aswell.
We feel the most important issues facing our species today are over population, environmental sustainability, food shortage, and inhabiting space. They all tie together, working with one another to solve all the issues we face globally. If we can improve our ability to live in space and perhaps even establish a permanent colony orbiting Earth/on the Moon then we can learn how to manage food stores more efficiently. If we can master this, then terraforming Mars comes next and with it, a way to relieve stress on our planet from over population and improve the environment in the process.
We feel the most important issues facing our species today are over population, environmental sustainability, food shortage, and inhabiting space. They all tie together, working with one another to solve all the issues we face globally. If we can improve our ability to live in space and perhaps even establish a permanent colony orbiting Earth/on the Moon then we can learn how to manage food stores more efficiently. If we can master this, then terraforming Mars comes next and with it, a way to relieve stress on our planet from over population and improve the environment in the process.
Current Population
The current population of the Antiquitian Empire is: 9 persons.