Hont-Bars Republic
The Hont-Bars Republic is a micronation in the south of Slovakia [1]. Its territory consists of 34 enclaves covering 26.75 hectares (66.1 acres).
Etymology
Hont-Bars Republic Hont-Bars Köztársaság (Hungarian)
Hont-Bars Republic (English) Republika Hont a Tekov (Slovak) Republik Hont und Barsch (German) | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: "In Vino Veritas" "The Truth is in Wine" | |
| Anthem: 90th Hungarian Reformed Psalm | |
| Capital | Szelíz |
| Official languages | Hungarian |
| Recognised national languages | English, Slovak |
| Government | Autocratic Presdential Republic |
• President | Mészáros Lajos Zsolt |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Independence from Slovakia | |
• Independence | July 1 2017 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.269 km2 (0.104 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 15 |
| Currency | Euro |
| Time zone | CET |
| Date format | yyyy/mm/dd |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +421 |
The country was named after two counties that existed in the Kingdom of Hungary [2].
Administrative division
The country is divided into two counties (Bars, Hont), two autonomous republics (Hátsóbars, Zsigmondföld) and a special so-called Outer Territory (Külső Terület). The autonomous republics enjoy special rights within the state. They have the right to use their own symbols, have their own currency, organise their own army, and establish their own parliament. The so-called Outer Territory is a kind of military territory that forms a complete unit within the country. No one except the military, members of the government and the president are allowed to enter this territory.
History
July 1 2017 - The nation was founded in the territory of current day Gizella-Lak municipality as a Duchy. The territory was around a houndred sqm.
July 5 2017 - The state form was changed from absolute monarchy to a presidential republic.
July 17 2017 - Declaration of independence.
late 2018 - autumn of 2020 - The nation was inactive
2020-2021 - The country began to reach a size similar to its present territory. From there it grew for a few years.
July 1 2021 - The current president won the elections
mid 2021-early 2022 - A democratic system was introduced and prepared for the first parliamentary elections.
June 12 2022 - The Republic of Hátsóbars joined to the country as an autonomous republic.
June 19 2022 - The Autonomous Republic of Zsigmondföld was created.
July 1 2022 - The first parliamentary elections were held. The winner party (Uradalmi Párt) won 67% of the votes.
July 4 2022 - A neonazi nation, the Szikince-Perec Republic attacked the nation but it was defeated. Its territory is currently one of our protectorates, the Patak Autonomous Occupied Territory.
January 6 2023 - Friendship was established with the Union of Slovan Federative Democtaric-Socialist Republics.
May 17 2023 - The parliament was dissolved due to massive corruption of two parties.
May 17-July 17 2023 - A transitional leadership was established until the new constitution was ready.
July 17 2023 - The new constitution came into force and the country went from a democratic system to an autocratic presidential republic.
Gorvernment
Under the constitution, the state is officially an autocratic presidential republic. The President exercises legislative, executive and judicial powers. The president cannot be a member of any political party. The president is appointed by election, which will be held every ten years from 2021. In the international arena, the President represents all the citizens of the country and stands up for their interests.
Economy
The country is entirely dependent on agriculture. There are several arable fields and vineyards, as well as small farms and private vegetable gardens. Its citizens all go abroad to work and get paid.
Geography and climate
The country lies entirely along the Hron-Garam river. The western part is completely flat, while the eastern part is located on the Ipeľ-Ipoly hills. Its highest point is Filagoria, 234.5m high. It is entirely located in the temperate climate zone. In summer, maximum temperatures are around 25-30 degrees Celsius, with mild winters, with very rare light frosts and little snow. Rainfall is similar to that in neighbouring Slovakia.
Population
The population is not known, but it is estimated at 14 people. The majority of the inhabitants are of Hungarian nationality, mostly Reformed, but there are also Roman Catholics and other Christians as well as non-religious.