Duckionary, officially known as the Parliamentary Monarchy of Duckionary, is a self-proclaimed sovereign state in Europe. Established on 24 August 2018 by Arthur de Tourneau, it has a parliamentary monarchy with the capital in Panagua. German and English are the official languages, with French, Serbo-Croatian, and Esperanto added as regional languages in 2024.
Celebrating its national holiday on 24 August, Duckionary embraces a rich culture influenced by history, geography, religion, and politics. It values freedom, equality, rule of law, monarchy, and solidarity, promoting a unique and harmonious society. National symbols include a tri-color flag and a coat of arms with a cockatoo, kiwi, ginkgo leaf, crown, and scales of justice. The Duckat serves as the national currency.
Duckionary celebrated its fifth anniversary from 24 to 26 August 2023 with events including a soft opening, a conference and coronation of Arthur I at an Austrian castle, a dinner at a castle tavern on the Inn River, and a cultural trip to Southern Bohemia.
Duckionary's activities and projects include building a civic community with physical activities, cultural events (lectures, exhibitions, etc.) in co-operation with the registered Austrian association "Duckologial Society", establishment of a city-state on the Danube in the Balkans and humorous engagement with the world.
The political landscape of Duckionary is characterised by a variety of offices representing a broad spectrum. The first man in the state is the Archduke, and all decisions and laws must be approved by him. In order to have some democracy, there are also the offices of Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for Crown Lands, Minister of Communications and Minister of Culture. The Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs is elected by the people. There is also the High Council, the Privy Council and the Crown Council, which support and advise the monarch in his decisions and daily tasks. Through this system, the citizens of Duckionary have a strong voice in political decisions. The best elements of the monarchy, aristocracy and democracy have been taken and integrated into a single state.
Duckionary politics is also characterised by the active participation of the people in politics through polls, referendums and citizens' question time.
Currently vacant ministerial posts are filled by the Archduke as an unofficial incumbent for as long as they remain open.
Duckionary politics is also characterized by the active involvement of people in politics through polls and referendums and citizen questioning sessions. The government meets physically several times a year in Austria or Germany for meetings at which all important issues are dealt with.
Royal Government agencies include:
Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs (Minister: Jan-Olav Spiekermann)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minister: Anette de Tourneau)
Ministry of Culture (currently unoccupied)
Ministry of Crown Lands (currently unoccupied)
Ministry of Finance (currently unoccupied)
Ministry of Communication (currently unoccupied)
On 6 July 2024, it was announced that two parties had been founded within Duckionary, namely the Liberal Party of Duckionary and the Conservative Party of Duckionary. The former was founded and led by Jan-Olav Spiekermann. The parties have no right of co-determination in parliament, but are political clubs/forums in which citizens can exchange ideas and organise civic initiatives. They are forums for the formation of public opinion.
Geography / Lands of the Crown of Arthur
Duckionary consists of eight crown lands in Europe, listed below.
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Population
Annexed
Coordinates
Archduchy of Duckionary
4
24 August 2018
Latitude
48.4448318
Longitude
13.4707618
Sultanate of Smolkanistan
3
25 August 2018
Latitude
48.4454817653032
Longitude
13.442158983186827
County of Sandfield
0
21 December 2019
Latitude
48.45337062486353
Longitude
13.425503902761257
Princely County of Biberland
0
10 April 2020
Latitude
48.507454
Longitude
13.546533
Duchy of Panagua
0
14 July 2021
Latitude
45.826083859031314
Longitude
18.84587942378375
Duchy of Arcanus
0
20 August 2021
Latitude
44.060651373324205
Longitude
11.659570697143504
County of Kozel
0
4 October 2021
Latitude
48.91859140126692
Longitude
14.295128734239633
County of Lipinsula
0
10 August 2022
Latitude
48.68918328616592
Longitude
14.06204549541815
Panagua
Panagua is an outlying territory, duchy, and the capital of the Parliamentary Monarchy of Duckionary. Originally arising from a territorial dispute between Croatia and Serbia, this independent territory remained unclaimed by any nation, entity, or private institution, making it a terra nullius (no man's land on an international level) since the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s.
On 13 July 2021, Panagua was declared a territorial dependency by Duckionary and recognized as its rightful property under international law.
Panagua
Panagua is being developed into a modern and sustainable city, with approximately 90% of the land area designated for construction, while the remaining 10% and some parts of the water area will serve as energy sources and recreational spaces for its citizens. The plan envisions accommodating up to 800 people in Panagua by 2035.
Situated along the Danube, Panagua is an ideal location for freight transportation, with plans for a terminal to facilitate such operations. An industrial railway is also scheduled to serve the area, enabling both goods and passenger traffic.
The central location of Panagua allows for convenient access to Osijek, the fourth-largest city in Croatia, which is only a 50-minute drive away (using hydrogen fuel). Additionally, the Serbian town of Sombor, with a population of 60,000, is merely a 30-minute journey.
Since December 2022, the Duckionary government has obtained official permission from Croatian authorities to access the territory of Panagua. This development paves the way for further exploration, development, and administration of the region by Duckionary.
In March 2023, the Archduke spoke with the Minister of Justice of the Free Republic of Liberland about a possible cooperation.
The Free Cities Foundation published an article about Panagua on their blog in July 2024, which was written by Jan-Olav Spiekermann.
Economy
Duckionary Buttons
Panagua will be a favorable environment for startups. An International Zone will sell smaller parcels of land to interested micronations or companies.
Interested parties can purchase various Duckionary products in the official online shop at www.duckionary.com/shop. The product range includes Banknotes, coins, beer mats, flags, postal stamps (there are over 25 different stamp series!) and much more.
Since many citizens of Duckionary are professional or part-time artists, there are also special subsidies in this area. For example, Duckionary maintains a 60-square-meter state gallery and a pottery workshop with several rooms.
Currency
The Central Bank of Duckionary issued its first series of 50 Kof coins in 2023. In May 2023, the banknote design was unveiled, the printed banknotes were presentet on 15 July 2023 at the Micro Euro Summit 2023. In September 2023, two new banknote designs were commissioned, which went into circulation on 20 July 2024. On 20 July 2024, a new coin with the value of one Duckat was presented as well.
August 24: Duckionary is founded, August 25: The first laws are passed, September 9th: First ideas about a currency are collected
Foreign Minister and Ambassador for Portugal (2022)
2019
August 13: HE Ursula Loibner is named Duckionary's first ambassador
2020
October 25: The constitution is declared valid by the Archduke, October 26: The lyrics to the national anthem are written
2021
February 1: Duckionary opens an embassy in Germany, March 16: Duckionary's first meeting takes place, April 26: Duckionary launches a YouTube channel, June: Duckionary takes off on the Internet, July 3: The first passports are issued, July 4: State visit from Obscurium, July 23 Duckionary claims pocket 1, aka Panagua, August 2: The planning work for the Micro Euro Summit 2022 begins, 3 August: Improved flags and coats of arms are released, August 25: The first stamps are issued, August 27: The first "foreign" citizen joins, October 18: License plates are issued for the first time, November 26: A Duckionary embassy opens in Mexico, December 13: The Duckionary Post posts a postmark, December 19: The second meeting takes place, December 21: The Archduke meets with an ambassador in Germany, 25 December: The Archduke's Christmas speech is broadcast live, December 31: Duckionary New Year's Eve Celebration
Micro Euro Summit 2022
2022
January 3: A Passport Control stamp is released, January 22: A Duckionary Embassy in the UK opens, January 24: Duckionary issues medals for the first time, January 24 Citizenship requests open to the general public, March 9: The titles of Emperor and President are changed by decree to Archduke and Prime Minister, March 28: ID cards are issued to active citizens for the first time, March 31: Diplomatic meeting with Sultan Randy of Slowjamastan in Munich, 11 June: Citizens' meeting and cultural trip, 24–26 June: Micro Euro Summit 2022, June 25: Duckionary signs the Chyše Charter, June 26: The "Marvelous Culture Award" is presented for the first time, June 30: Duckionary in the press (Denik N newspaper) July 20: State visit to Kugelmugel, August: The Archducal Office is inaugurated, 06-14 August: State visit by Obscurium, August 9: Diplomatic meeting with a Seborga diplomat in Munich, August 12: First naval mission to an uninhabited island in the Inn, September 3: Citizens' meeting in an Austrian mansion, attended by nine citizens, October: Three signs are installed in Duckionary, October 26: First edition of "The Duckionary Observer", October 28 Citizenship requests for the vast majority are suspended, October 31 Duckionary breaks world record for largest micronational flag, November 1: Duckionary is part of the book "How To Rule Your Own Country", November 9: Duckionary is admitted to the Montediszamble Convention, November 9: Diplomatic missions are gradually equipped with signs, November 10: A Duckionary consulate opens in Berlin, November 12: The Settlement Association is officially formed, December 8: Citizens' excursion to Munich, December 22: Diplomatic meeting with Ambassador Wünsch, December 26: Video conference with Ambassador Loibner, December 29: Christmas party and assembly, 31 December: New Year's Eve party at Duckionary
2023
Duckionary Passport Stamp5th Dec Day of Obscurium (2023)
January 12: Duckionary Citizens and Supporters Meeting with ten participants, January 19–26: Cultural Exchange with the Kingdom of Atlia, February 1: New medals and redesigns of old medals are presented, February 11: Duckionary attends he G16 summit hosted by Vishwamitra, February 13: An environmental summit and signing of an Environmental Agreement with Atlia takes place, February 15: A Duckionary Consul visits the Sealand play "Radioland" in Berlin, February/March: Duckionary's online shop is expanded, February 20: Duckionary carnival party with eleven participants, March 3: A Duckionary delegation attends the 5th Obscurium Declaration Day in Kiel (Germany), March 8: The Archduke and the Consul for Berlin hold an official meeting, March 13: The Central Bank of Duckionary issues a coin for the first time, March 17: The Archduke speaks with the Minister of Justice of Liberland about Panagua, March: Diplomatic relations are established with the Karno-Ruthenian Empire, March: A multiple franking over Duckionary and the Kongeriget Elleore takes place, March 25: Ethos Island and Duckionary sign a treaty of mutual recognition, 1 April: April Fool: Volapük becomes the administrative language of Duckionary, April 3: Duckionary Radio returns, April 06: Dragon excursion and diplomatic meeting in Furth im Wald (DE) with Obscurium, April 22: The Royal Airforce of Duckionary takes off on a mission in Duckonian airspace in an airplane, 1 May: All official documents of Duckionary get a redesign, 12 May: Complete Statute of the Royal House of Duckionary is created and signed by Archduke Arthur I, 12 May: The Archduke and the Consul for Berlin hold an official meeting, 24 May: The banknotes design is published, 26 May: The Coat of Arms of the Archduke, with all the coats of arms of the Crown Lands is unveiled, 02 - 4 June: The Foreign Minister is on a diplomatic mission to embassy of Duckionary in Portugal, 16 June: Reform of the consititution, 18 June: Archduke Arthur I. ennobles two citizens, 28 June: New stamp series are unveiled, 14–16 July, Micro Euro Summit 2023, 28 July: Diplomtatic Meeting with Obscurium in Vienna, visit to the "Republik Kugelmugel", 30 July: New Stamp for First Day Issues, 5 August: Three new stamps for the Archduke and the Duckionary Post, 11–13 August: Attendance at MicroCon EU 2023 in Ypres, 20 August: Treaty signed with the Republic of Užupis and the Principality of Aigues-Mortes, 23 August - 03 September: State Visit of President Antonov of Obscurium in Duckionary, 24 August: Celebrations for 5 years of Duckionary started with a garden party and with burying of a time capsule, 25 August: Coronation of Archduke Arthur by a honorary papal chaplain, release of new national anthem and coronation fanfare, 26 August: Cultural trip to Bohemia on occasion of the jubilee, 2 September: Signing of a "Treaty on Enhanced Friendship, Trade and Military Cooperation" with Obscurium, 06 September: State visit to the Federated Micronations of Musania and Diplomatic Dinner with representatives of Obscurium, Užupis, Musania, Obsidia and Duckionary in Berlin, 19 September: Monogram of Archduke Arthur is unveiled, 20 September: Duckionary gets a small contribution in a large podcast about micronational football, 01 October: The consul of Duckionary for Berlin went on a one-month diplomatic tour through India, 09 October: Diplomatic Mission of Archduke Arthur to Luxembourg, 13 October: Duckionary stamp cancelled by German Post Office, 14 - 15 October: Archduke Arthur attends the Liberty in Our Lifetime Conference in Prague virtually, 14 October: A stamp for the Berlin consulate is presented, 20 October: The Duchy of Bardo and Duckionary sign a treaty, 25 October: Duckology seminar with 11 participants led by the Archduke andone of his ambassadors, 30 October: A postal stamp on the occasion of the diplomatic meeting in Berlin and a commemorative stamp regarding the MES23 is issued and brought to the post office with the bicycle of the bicycle mail service, 03 November: A joint stamp issue with the Republic of Užupis is issued, 03 November: Registration for the Micro Euro Summit 2024 opens, 06 November: Letter with Duckionary stamp is carried by Austrian Post, 20 November: Diplomatic meeting between Consul Dr. Detlef Seydel and Archduke Arthur in Upper Austria, Archduke is driven with blue lights, 22 November: Emblems for the Archducal Guard and for the Mounted Guard of Duckionary are supplied by the designer Zar Antonov, 01 December: Issue of the Christmas stamp with accompanying postcard, there was also a special postcard in German in Kurrent script, 06 December: Ethos Island and Duckionary sign the St Nicholas Agreement on the foundation of the Duckonian Union, 13 December: Archduke Arthur visits Duckionary and Ethos Island. December: Archduke Arthur visits the Embassy of Arcadia in Munich and meets with Ambassador Max Haarich of Užupis in Munich, 15 December: An exchange of stamps with the Liberland Post Office takes place, 22 December: Exchange of stamps with Satoshi, December: Duckionary receives Christmas postcards from Obscurium, Pavlov, Molossia, Aigues-Mortes, Slabovia and Padrhom, 25 December: Christmas speech by Archduke Arthur. December: Christmas speech by the Archduke, 28 December: A letter to Panagua with Duckionary stamps is returned by post as the address is unknown, 28 December: Four new passports and a driving licence for Duckionary are presented, 28 December: Christmas party and meeting with twelve participants, 29 December: Participation in the Digi Micro Summit
01 January: Foundation of the Duckonian Union, 02 January: The parrot protection campaign ends with a result of 205 euros, 06 January: Diplomatic meeting in Berlin with twelve participants from Obscurium, Duckionary, Musania / yourstamps, Pleiso, New Rubix and Mekniy-Lurk / MicroWiki 09 January: Archduke Arthur registers for the Godet d'Or 2024 in Aigues-Mortes, 10 January: The Duckonian Union passports are presented, 18 January: The stamp for the MES24 is presented, 23 January: The stamp for the Special Mail Service of the MES is presented, 06 February: Duckionary's online shop is updated and reopened, 07 February: Duckionary opens a profile on the "Instagram" platform, 11 February: Duckionary's Patreon page is updated and expanded, 15 February: Two more Duckionary citizens sign up for the MES24, 16 February: The founding of the "Duckological Society" is approved by the Austrian authorities, 29 February: The Obscuro-Duckonian Helgi Hallvarðsson Naval Academy is founded, 04 March: The society appoints its board and this is approved by the Austrian authorities, 16 March: A new postage stamp is issued, 23-24 March: State Visit in the Kingdom of Romkerhall together with Zar Antonov and Mister Olsen of Obscurium, 24-27 March: State Visit in the People's Republic of Edristan, 26 March: Diplomatic Meeting with MFA Duke Yvan Bertjens, the Foreign Minister of the Royal Republic of Ladonia in Aachen and Kelmis, 01 April: April Fool's joke "The German city of Bielfeld does not exist", 01 April: A new edition of "The Duckionary Observer" is published, 06 April: Archucal Decree regarding the "Lands of the Crown of Arthur", 08 April: Baked cheese with tartar sauce is established as a national dish, 11 April: A block of three of the first three Duckionary stamps, limited to 10 blocks, is issued, 11 April: The new ‘Diplomatic Mail’ stickers are presented, 18 April: Duckionary launches a page on Wonderlink to bring together all important links, 02 May: Naval mission to the Fergeninsel in the Inn (Austria), 03 May: A commemorative stamp is issued to mark the 2024 Berlin Meeting, 03 May: A phiatelic brochure for spring 2024 is published, 07 May: The design of the 100 and 200 Duckaten banknotes is presented, 14 May: Duckionary presents a new logo for the website and for the association, 16 May: Buttons for members of the military are released, 16 May: The Medal of Friendship and the Order of the Golden Cockatoo are redesigned, 22 May: Consul Dr Detlef Seydel visits the Republic of Kugelmugel in Vienna, 24 May: The two new banknotes can be pre-ordered, 25 May: An emblem for the Order of Cultural Patronage is presented, 25 May: Prince Stephen of Dracul and Archduke Arthur hold an audio conference, 28 May: The postal brochure is printed for exhibition purposes, 29 May: A treaty of recognition and postal agreement is signed with the Frya Nordland Territories, 29 May: The proceeds from the parrot conservation campaign are passed on to a suitable organisation, 01 June: The post of Prime Minister is abolished, the Ministry of the Interior is renamed the Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs and Jan-Olav Spiekermann is appointed Minister-designate, 02 June: Arthur de Tourneau becomes Dean of the Faculty in and around micronations at Užupis University, 02 June: An extended list of Duckionary targets is published, 06 June: Registrations for the third Micro Euro Summit close with 27 people registered, 13 June: After three years on Twitter, Duckionary has over 1100 followers on the platform, 25 June: A new stamp series is issued, the first days of which are transported by bicycle mail, 06 July: Two parties (Liberal and Conservative) are founded as forums for shaping public opinion, 09 July: Archduke Arthur receives the Citation of the Dragon award from Dracul in physical form, 15 July: A long article on Panagua is published on the Free Cities Foundation website, 16 July: Archduke Arthur visits the Liberland Representative Office in Prague, 17 July: Meeting between Jan-Oav Spiekermann and Archduke Arthur in a Prague restaurant, 18-22 July: Duckionary takes part in the Micro Euro Summit 2024 in Chyše (Czech Republic) with eleven other micronations, 24-31 July: State visit to Duckionary by President Zar Antonov of Obscurium, 26 July: Duckionary summer party with 22 participants, 27 July: Naval mission on the Bavarian river Rott, 29 July: State visit to the Republic of Waronia in Wels, 30 July: Visit to the UN in Vienna and state visit to the Republic of Kugemugel in Vienna, ...
The national flag of Duckionary is a black, red, and blue tricolor with horizontal stripes. Duckionary's coat of arms features a cockatoo, kiwi, ginko leaf, crown and scales of justice.
Duckionary ensures the availability of its TV and radio broadcasts through online platforms, specifically on YouTube. These channels serve as the official outlets for public access to Duckionary's television and radio programming. Individuals can tune in to the content provided by Duckionary through the Duckionary Government YouTube channel. By the power of digital media, Duckionary extends its reach to a global audience, allowing people from various corners of the world to engage with the nation's captivating programming. Whether it's news updates, cultural shows, or informative discussions, the Duckionary Government YouTube channel serves as a gateway for individuals to stay connected with Duckionary's multimedia offerings and stay informed about the nation's latest developments.
The first state visit of Obscurium to Duckionary - 04 July 2021
Organizations
Duckionary is actively engaged in the international micronational community and is a member of two major organizations. As a signatory state to the Union Against Micronational War, Duckionary demonstrates its commitment to promoting peace and stability among micronations worldwide. In addition, Duckionary has been a member of the prestigious Micronation Postal Association since 2022, facilitating communication and cooperation.
In addition, Duckionary plays a crucial role as one of the organizers of the Micro Euro Summit, an influential event that promotes dialogue and cooperation between micronations. This summit serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, making meaningful connections, and fostering mutual understanding among participating nations. Duckionary attended the Micro Euro Summit 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Duckionary has also participated in the MicroCon EU 2023 in Ypres (Belgium).
Through active participation in international organizations and attendance at various summits and conferences, Duckionary continues to establish itself as a respected player in the micronational field dedicated to promoting cooperation, diplomacy, and mutual growth.
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