Republic of Luytena
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| Ostend Ostend, Belgium | |
| Capital | Ostend |
| Official languages | German, English |
| Demonym(s) | Luitenan |
| Government | Unitarian Republic |
• Vice-President | Alex Guillaume Schmitz |
• President | Robin Vercauteren Lenaerts |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Currency | Euro (de facto) |
The Republic of Luytena, more commonly known as Luytena, is a micronation in Belgium, created on January 10, 2022, in honor of Luyten von Ostend, who died in a car accident at Christmas 2021.
It is a unitary republic that is in the process of drafting its own constitution and forming a stable government.
Etymology
The Republic of Luyten is a tribute from the two founders, Alex Guillaume Schmitz and Robin Vercauteren Lenaerts, to their great friend and party companion, Luyten von Oostend.
History
In early 2022, two friends decided to create a micro-nation in tribute to their best friend, who died in a car accident at Christmas 2021.
Politics and government
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Law and order
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Foreign relations
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Military
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Geography and climate
Luyten is located in the Belgian city of Ostend.
Economy
The Euro is the de facto official currency of Luyten, pending the next stable government to start laying the foundations for an independent economy.
Culture and media
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See also
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