United Republic of Delvin

United Republic of Delvin (URD) is a micronation located on what was formerly known as Howland Island. Situated just north of the equator in the central Pacific Ocean, about 1,700 nautical miles southwest of Honolulu, URD lies almost halfway between Hawaii and Australia. The island covers an area of 160 hectares.

Previously unclaimed and uninhabited, the island was renamed from Howland Island to the United Republic of Delvin in 2023 by Professor Dr. Webiston Jokonya, who declared it a country on September 5, 2023.

Geography

The United Republic of Delvin is located in the central Pacific Ocean, strategically positioned between Hawaii and Australia. The island's small size and remote location make it a unique micronation.

Capital and Cities

The capital city of the United Republic of Delvin is Nashville City (NC). In addition to the capital, there are two smaller towns: Howland Town and Webston Town.

Infrastructure

URD has developed key infrastructure to support its sovereignty, including:

• Sea Ports: The country has two major seaports—Port Howland located to the south, and Port Denzel located to the north.
• Airport: The main international airport, Nashville International Airport (NIA), is located in Nashville City.

History

The island was renamed and declared as a sovereign state on September 5, 2023, by Dr. Webiston Jokonya, marking the birth of the United Republic of Delvin. Prior to this, the island was known as Howland Island and remained uninhabited.