Principality of Shedingeh
Principality of Shedingeh Principato di Shedingeh (Italian) | |
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| Capital and largest city | Shenland |
| Official languages | Italian |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
• Prince | Daniele I |
| Sovereign state | |
• Declaration of independence | 7 February 2021 |
| Population | |
• September 2024 estimate | 38 |
| Currency | Shencoin |
Website Official website | |
The Principality of Shedingeh is a virtual micronation based with territory on the island of Shedingeh (the previous name of the island, before being renamed it was Pelagosa) between the Italian and Croatian coasts. The principality was founded by Prince Daniel I and on 7 February 2021 the first version of the constitution was drawn up.
The form of government used is a constitutional principality.
History
In the first days of February 2021 Daniele I with his son Prince Gabriel created the virtual island. After that, the constitution of the principality has been stipulated. From this moment, the principality organised himself, growing up his population, too. After Pelagosa Island was subsequently reclaimed and renamed Shedingeh Island
Demographics
| Year | Pop. Tot. | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| March 2021 | 9 | |
| April 2021 | 10 | |
| May 2021 | 11 | |
| June 2021 | 14 | |
| September 2021 | 18 | |
| November 2021 | 21 | |
| June 2022 | 23 | |
| September 2022 | 24 | |
| November 2022 | 28 | |
| Jannuary 2023 | 29 | |
| October 2023 | 30 | |
| November 2023 | 32 | |
| March 2024 | 33 | |
| June 2024 | 35 | |
| September 2024 | 38 |
Politics and government
The reigning prince, is the prince Daniele I, coordinated from the high counsil, formed by prince Gabriele and the princess Angela
Law and order
In the principality, the corps of police is called "The national Guard", and his general is the prince Gabriele.
Foreign relations
The Principality of Shedingeh has been recognized by the following micronations:
- Nation of Maslatonista (2021);
- Kingdom of Centumcellae (2021);
- Karlobag Constitutional Monarchy (2021)
- Empire of Lehmark (2021)
- Democratic Christian Republic of Melite (2021)
- Kingdom of Manso (2022)
- Valbostan States (2022)
- Principality of Anthophilia (2022)
- Duchy of Bardo (2023)
- Grand Duchy of Flandrensis (2023)
- H.W.C. Empire (2024)
Sport
The Shedingeh sports team is entered in the following competitions:
Honour
- MicroNations League Trophy Season Winner: 2021-2022, 2023-2024;
- MicroAFL League Season Winner: 2022;
- MicroAFL Women's League Season Winner 2023.
Culture and media
Now, the principality has got a settimanal newspaper, but it stamped on basic A4 sheets and it is on Italian.
During the year 2022 the Principality of Shedingeh participated in the first edition of the Micronation's Karaoke International Online Singing Competition with its citizen singer Lady Elena winning the competition The competition was organized by the Principality_of_Woodlandia.