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|name = Principality of Arkel<br>(''Prinsdom Arkel'')
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(<i>Prinsdom Arkel</i>)  
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|year_start        = [[2009]]
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(<i>Principado de Arkel</i>)
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|year_end          = [[2016]]
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|p1                = Antarctica
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|s1                = Antarctica
 
|image1 = [[File:Flag of Arkel.png|150px]]
 
|image1 = [[File:Flag of Arkel.png|150px]]
 
|image2 = [[File:Arkel.png|75px]]
 
|image2 = [[File:Arkel.png|75px]]
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|motto = Dutch: Bereik meer dan mogelijk is English:Reach more than is possible Spanish: Alcance más de lo que es posible
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|motto = Bereik meer dan mogelijk is
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|anthem = [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BHXliO6J4]
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|anthem = [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BHXliO6J4 "Nationaal volkslied Prinsdom Arkel"]
 
|location = [[File:Dean island.jpg|275px]] <br>  
 
|location = [[File:Dean island.jpg|275px]] <br>  
 
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|demonym = Arkels
 
|demonym = Arkels
 
|government = [[Constitutional Monarchy]]
 
|government = [[Constitutional Monarchy]]
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|head of state = King
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|head of state = Prince
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|hos_name = [[King Terrance]]
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|hos_name = [[Maarten of Arkel]]
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|head of government = Prime Minister
 
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|legislature = [[Parliament of Arkel]]
 
|legislature = [[Parliament of Arkel]]
 
|type_a = Type
 
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|currency = [[Flandri]]
 
|currency = [[Flandri]]
 
|time_zone = ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC%E2%88%9208 UTC-8] Pacific Time)
 
|time_zone = ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC%E2%88%9208 UTC-8] Pacific Time)
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|notes = <small>This nation is a member of the [[AMU]], [[LOSS]], [[UAMW]], [[OAM]] and is a member of the [[Flandrensisian Commonwealth]]</small>
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|notes = <small>This nation is a member of the [[AMU]], [[UAMW]], [[OAM]] and is a member of the [[Flandrensisian Commonwealth]]</small>
 
|web = [http://www.prinsdomarkel.wordpress.com/ Website]
 
|web = [http://www.prinsdomarkel.wordpress.com/ Website]
 
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'''The Principality of Arkel''' is a Dutch territorial micronation. Arkel is a sovereign micronation and was a former vassal of the [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]], Arkel is not a ‘virtual nation’. Arkel borders [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis|Flandrensis]] and [[Westarctica]] at Dean Island and [[Federation of West Antarctica|West Antarctica]] at the Ross Ice Shelf. Arkel is now a member of the [[Flandrensisian Commonwealth]].
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'''The Principality of Arkel''' was a Dutch territorial micronation. Arkel was a former vassal of the [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]]. Arkel borders [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis|Flandrensis]] and [[Westarctica]] at Dean Island and [[Federation of West Antarctica|West Antarctica]] at the Ross Ice Shelf. Arkel was a member of the [[Flandrensisian Commonwealth]] but became inactive since 2016.
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On 30th May 2018 Arkel  left the [[Flandrensisian Commonwealth]] When the Principality of Arkel became under the Control of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land and its King His Majesty King Terrance Fired the old Government. On the 31st May 2018 The Principality of Arkel became a Member a Special Administrative Region of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land under the Principality of Arkel's new constitution. all Citizens are now citizens of both Ross Ice Shelf and a Special Administrative Region citizen of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land.
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
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Arkel was founded with the help of [[Flandrensis]] under the name the ‘Heerschap Arkel’. Later the name changed into the ‘Heerlijkheid Arkel’.
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Arkel was founded with the help of [[Flandrensis]] under the name the ‘Heerschap Arkel’. Later the name changed into the ‘Heerlijkheid Arkel’. On 6 June 2009 the leader ask the Government of Flandrensis if they want to take over the Heerlijkheid Arkel. Since 1 July 2009 Arkel would be a Principality and a vassal of the [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]].
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Between 24 October 2010 and 30 April 2016, Arkel was a member of the [[Flandrensisian Commonwealth]]. After Flandrensis disbanded the Commonwealth, Arkel became inactive.  
  
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On 6th June 2009 the leader ask the Government of Flandrensis if they want to take over the Heerlijkheid Arkel.
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==Leader==
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Since 1 July 2009 Arkel would be a Principality and a vassal of the [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]].
 
  
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The official treaty between Arkel and Flandrensis shall enter into force on 1 July 2009.
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The leader was Prince [[Maarten of Arkel]], he was also the count of Mount-Siple and Junker of Drakenhove. He is a descendant of the first counts of Flanders and the lords of Arkel, a noble family in the medieval Netherlands. Based on his pedigree he founded Arkel.
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The Principality of Arkel is under full protection of Flandrensis.
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Prince Maarten was the Minister of Foreign Affairs [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]].
  
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Since 24 October, Arkel is a member of the [[Flandrensisian Commonwealth]]
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On 15 October 2012, [[Niels of Flandrensis|Niels van Arkel]] took over the throne, but after the dissolution of the Flandrensisian Commonwealth the throne returned in 2016 to Maarten. He has since stated that the nation is defunct.
  
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== May 2018 ==
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==Anthem==
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on 30th May 2018 Principality of Arkel  became under the Control of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land and its King His Majesty King Terrance Fired the old Government. On the 31st May 2018 The Principality of Arkel  became a Member a Special Administrative Region of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land under the Principality of Arkel's new constitution. all Citizens are now citizens of both Ross Ice Shelf and a Special Administrative Region citizen of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land.
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The national anthem was called: ''Arkel, mijn vaderland'' (Arkel, my fatherland). The anthem can be found on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BHXliO6J4 YouTube] .  
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==Territory==
 
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'''Dean Island'''
 
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Dean Island in the Antarctic is an ice-covered island, 37 kilometres (20 nmi) long and 19 kilometres (10 nmi) wide, lying within the Getz Ice Shelf and midway between Grant Island and Siple Island, off the coast of Marie Byrd Land. It was first sighted from a distance of 37 kilometres (20 nmi) from the USS Glacier on February 5, 1962, and was named for Chief Warrant Officer S.L. Dean, U.S. Navy, Electrical Officer on the Glacier at the time of discovery.
 
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== Culture ==
 
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===Anthem===
 
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The national anthem is called: ''Arkel, mijn vaderland'' (Arkel, my fatherland). The anthem can be found on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BHXliO6J4 YouTube] .
 
  
 
Lyrics in Dutch:
 
Lyrics in Dutch:
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Ja, Arkel is mijn vaderland<br />En dat blijft het voor altijd (3x)
 
Ja, Arkel is mijn vaderland<br />En dat blijft het voor altijd (3x)
  
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==External links==
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==Ross Ice Shelf==
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On the forum of Flandrensis, the Prince asked for another piece of land. The Azusan Commonwealth gave Arkel the northwestern part of the Ross Ice Shelf (one third of the total). The Arkel Ross Ice Shelf was an extraordinary part of the state system. Currently, the Government of Arkel and the Prince were the highest power in the Arkel Ross Ice Shelf. The parliament had no influence.
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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*[[File:Grant Island Flag.png|border|20px]][[The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land]]
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*[http://www.prinsdomarkel.wordpress.com/ Website]
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*[[The Grand Cabinet of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land]]
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*[http://prinsdomarkel.wordpress.com/over-de-staat/grondwet-voor-het-prinsdom-arkel/ New Constitution in Dutch (.pdf)]
  
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{{The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land Navbox}}
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:21, 20 August 2020

Principality of Arkel
(Prinsdom Arkel)
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2009 — 2016 →
Flag of Arkel.pngArkel.png
Motto
Bereik meer dan mogelijk is
Anthem
"Nationaal volkslied Prinsdom Arkel"
Dean island.jpg
Arkelian Territory Shown in Red
Capital cityLeerdam
Largest cityLeerdam
Official language(s)Dutch
Official religion(s)Secular
DemonymArkels
GovernmentConstitutional Monarchy
- PrinceMaarten of Arkel
LegislatureParliament of Arkel
EstablishedDecember 2009
Area claimed162,651 sq. km.
Population12
CurrencyFlandri
Time zone(UTC-8 Pacific Time)
This nation is a member of the AMU, UAMW, OAM and is a member of the Flandrensisian Commonwealth
Website


The Principality of Arkel was a Dutch territorial micronation. Arkel was a former vassal of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis. Arkel borders Flandrensis and Westarctica at Dean Island and West Antarctica at the Ross Ice Shelf. Arkel was a member of the Flandrensisian Commonwealth but became inactive since 2016.

History

Arkel was founded with the help of Flandrensis under the name the ‘Heerschap Arkel’. Later the name changed into the ‘Heerlijkheid Arkel’. On 6 June 2009 the leader ask the Government of Flandrensis if they want to take over the Heerlijkheid Arkel. Since 1 July 2009 Arkel would be a Principality and a vassal of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis. Between 24 October 2010 and 30 April 2016, Arkel was a member of the Flandrensisian Commonwealth. After Flandrensis disbanded the Commonwealth, Arkel became inactive.

Leader

The leader was Prince Maarten of Arkel, he was also the count of Mount-Siple and Junker of Drakenhove. He is a descendant of the first counts of Flanders and the lords of Arkel, a noble family in the medieval Netherlands. Based on his pedigree he founded Arkel. Prince Maarten was the Minister of Foreign Affairs Grand Duchy of Flandrensis.

On 15 October 2012, Niels van Arkel took over the throne, but after the dissolution of the Flandrensisian Commonwealth the throne returned in 2016 to Maarten. He has since stated that the nation is defunct.

Anthem

The national anthem was called: Arkel, mijn vaderland (Arkel, my fatherland). The anthem can be found on YouTube .

Lyrics in Dutch:

Arkel is mijn vaderland
Mijn dierbare vaderland voor altijd
Ik zou er nooit meer weg kunnen
Aan dit land ben ik verknocht

Voor Prins en het ganse Rijk
Ben ik bereid alles te doen
Want Arkel is mijn vaderland
En dat blijft het voor altijd

Dit land zal ik liefhebben
Dit is onvoorwaardelijk
Dit land zal ik dienen
Want Arkel is mijn vaderland
En dat blijft het voor altijd
Zo lang als ik leef.

Arkel is mijn vaderland
Mijn dierbare vaderland voor altijd
Ja, Arkel is mijn vaderland
En dat blijft het voor altijd

Voor Prins en het ganse Rijk
Ben ik bereid alles te doen
Ik zou er nooit meer weg kunnen
Aan dit land ben ik verknocht

Ja, Arkel is mijn vaderland
En dat blijft het voor altijd (3x)

Ross Ice Shelf

On the forum of Flandrensis, the Prince asked for another piece of land. The Azusan Commonwealth gave Arkel the northwestern part of the Ross Ice Shelf (one third of the total). The Arkel Ross Ice Shelf was an extraordinary part of the state system. Currently, the Government of Arkel and the Prince were the highest power in the Arkel Ross Ice Shelf. The parliament had no influence.

External links

References

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