The Republic of Poets is a "Made in Italy" growing and expanding micronation located in Italy. Based on the data of MicroWiki, it is the 34th micronation by size, and the largest in Europe with more than 600 km² of partnership with 12 Italian municipalities.
Based on the population, it is the 4th most populated micronation located in Italy.
It is different - not connected and independent - from other projects like The Poets Republic[1] or Poets Republic.[2][3][4]
Etymology
The Republic is composed by Poets and Friends of Poetry.
The original name in Italian is Repubblica dei Poeti - meaning "Republic of Poets".
History
The Republic of Poets has its origins in Parnassus, a mythological place par excellence inhabited by Poets.
The Republic was born last 6 July 2022 by Mothers and Fathers of the micronation.
Last 13 July 2022 the mayor of the municipality of Salento (Salerno province, Italy) joined the Republic of Poets adding 23 km² of territory to the Republic of Poets with an official letter.[5]
Up to 5 June 2023, there were 12 municipalities signing an official letter:
Argenta (province of Ferrara, Italy) 311,67 km²;
Giugliano in Campania (province of Naples, Italy) 94,62 km²;
Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole (Province of Forlì-Cesena) 38,95 km²;
Saludecio (province of Rimini) 34,27 km²;
Agropoli (province of Salerno) 33,77 km²;
Varapodio (province of Reggio Calabria), 29,12 km²;
Verucchio (province of Rimini) 27,3 km²;
Terzigno (province of Naples) 23,5 km²;
Magliano Vetere (province of Salerno, Italy) 23,3 km²;
Sant'Angelo Le Fratte (province of Potenza, Italy) 23,1 km²;
Salento (province of Salerno, Italy) 23 km²;
Baiano (province of Avellino, Italy) 12 km².
Elections celebrated last 17 December 2022 in Salento (Sa, Italy) at the city hall with the presence of the mayor of Salento, attorney Gabriele de Marco.
President is being elected Michele Scaciga, President of WikiPoesia, the largest, most known, and full documented wiki encyclopedia of poetry contests of Italy.[6]
Symbols
Flag
The Flag is totally white, without symbols as "Poetry doesn't need symbols, just white, a pure white meaning a pure micronation like a white paper where you can write your first poem".
The gold frills meaning the high value of Poetry as it is a special code of communication, for spiritual beings.
Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms is a Raffaello Sanzio painting ("Poesia", 1508 A.C., Vatican Museums, Holy See). Modern interpretation by the digital artist Shmerz.
Motto
The motto is a latin expression "Nume Afflatur", meaning inspired by divinity.
Politics and government
The Government is a Republic with a parliament. Elections on 17 December 2022 in Salento (Salerno province, Italy).
Area Claimed
The Republic of Poets doesn't claim any territory.
It is supported by 10 municipalities in Italy with 589 km² of land.
Economy
The Republic of Poets uses Verso as its official coin. The bank is located in Mount Parnassus (Greece), which is one of the Capital city. The income of the Republic is made with crowdfunding campaigns with the agency Eppela.com. The last one started on 12 July 2022 and the target is to collect 10.000 Verso.
Education
The Republic of Poets supports the University of Peace (Costa Rica) where is located one of the Capital city and established the University of Poetry of Mount Parnassus.
Law and order
The Capital city for the fraternity is located in Jerusalem, which is one of the Capital city.
There is not a police system.
There is a court and a tribunal.
Foreign relations
During the Covid-19 Pandemic Era the functions of Foreign relations have been served by the Foreign Affairs Chief, Renato Ongania (father founder of the Republic of Poets).
Military
Not needed, as we do live in a peaceful territory. We do accept offers of protection.
Geography and climate
We do have the Italy climate.
We do look at the Dove of peace as special animal and the Rose of Anita Garibaldi as special flower.
Culture and media
The Republic of Poets has Poetry as main cultural subject.
National Days
Date
English Name
1 January
New Year's Day
21 March
World Poetry Day
Citizenships
Citizens (to get the non-residential citizenship certificate the fee to pay is 10 Versi)[7]
Honorary Citizens (only possible by diplomatic channels)
Knights and Dames of the Order of Dante Alighieri (fee to pay is Versi 15, with distinction Versi 40. A few can be awarded for Merits about their contribution to making known The Divine Comedy.[7]
Foreign Relations
DIGITAL EVENTS
MILAN DIGITAL WEEK Logotype of MILAN DIGITAL WEEK 2022
No treats is being signed yet, but we are looking at the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969)[8] for any to be signed.
Public Agenda
Renato OnganiaForeign Affairs Chief will attend the Milan Digital Week 2022 (next 12 November 2022) to discuss the Constitution of the Republic of Poets from 4pm to 6 pm (UTC 14:00 to 16:00)
Mutual recognitions
The Republic of Poets was recognized by the following micronations:
Grand Master: Renato Ongania
Knights and Dames of the Order of Poetic Friendship (granted only to diplomats)
Grand Master: Edoardo Claudio Olivieri
Knights and Dames of the Order of Dante Alighieri (fee to pay is Versi 15, with distinction Versi 40. A few can be awarded for Merits about their contribution to making known The Divine Comedy.[7]
State of Xingu - Recognized as lead by André Igino Chalegre, Czærisgrav of Xingu of the State of Xingu[9][10]
Republic of Todia - Recognized as lead by His President Christian Laudani[12]
Grand Emirate of Raphania - Recognized as lead by Charles I, Grand Emir of Raphania[13]
Duchy of Bardo - Recognized as lead by Piercarlo Bórmida, Duke of Bardo
Kingdom of Manso - Recognized as lead by Marina Taborelli, Queen of the Kingdom of Manso
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