In this episode of the Pax Empire podcast, Emperor Declan Draven VanMichael explores the world of micro nations, small, self-proclaimed entities that insist they are separate countries, but are not recognized by recognized nations or major international organizations. Emperor Declan reveals that micro nations, often established by individuals or small groups for various reasons, from political statements to just for fun, have no real authority even though they may have elements associated with nations like flags, laws, and occasionally, their own currencies or passports. Although they are still under the jurisdiction of the countries they are located in, micro nations serve as interesting symbolic expressions of ideas, concerns, and issues. The podcast uses Sealand, a platform off the English coast that claims to be a separate country, as an example of these unique, unconventional nations.