Kingdom of Westwick

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Kingdom of Westwick
Capital
and largest city
Duriham
Official languagesEnglish
Recognised national languagesEnglish
Religion
Christianity, Buddhism
Demonym(s)Westwickian
GovernmentUnitary absolute monarchy
• Monarch
Marcus von Westwick I
Independence from Penang
• Declaration of Independence
1 January 2022
Area
• Total
0.129499 km2 (0.050000 sq mi)
Population
• Estimate
30
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
400,000 USD
• Per capita
13,333 USD
CurrencyWestwick Pound (WP, £)
Time zoneWestwick Standard Time
Date formatdd-mm-yyyy;
Driving sideleft
Calling code+60

The Kingdom of Westwick, commonly known as Westwick, is a self-proclaimed sovereign city state commonly referred to as a micronation in Asia. It lies at the northwest corner of Penang Island. The total area of Westwick is 32 acres, with an estimated population in 2022 of 30.

The Kingdom of Westwick is an absolute monarchy. The monarch, High King Marcus von Westwick, has reigned since 2022. The capital and largest city is Duriham, where the Royal Residence of Westwick is located. Other major cities include Wincot, Hamilton and Aberton.

Etymology

The name Westwick is a combination of "West" and "Wick" and literally translates into "West Bay". This is because the Kingdom is situated at a bay in Penang.

History

During the 19th Century, Sir Choo Hooi Teong, progenitor of the Royal Family of Westwick and a wealthy landlord from China moved to a coastal village in Penang due to the collapse of the Qing Empire. The Kingdom was established by Marcus von Westwick in 2022 after learning about micronations from his friend Davy Von Hope. On 1 January 2022, The Westwick Declaration of Independence was officially published following the self coronation of the Kingdom.

Government

The Kingdom of Westwick is a unitary state under an absolute monarchy. King Marcus von Westwick is the monarch and head of state of Westwick. As Monarch, the King holds the most absolute executive, legislative, and judicial powers. He can not be held accountable to any members of the government.

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