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Onopolissia, in rare circumstances known as the Republic of Onopolissia, is a micronation in the north shore region of Sydney, Australia, with land (referred to as Bayside Outpost) on the shore of Sydney Harbour.
Understand
Onopolissia is a micronation that was founded in October 2022. It was preceded by the Federal Monarchy of Australland, and has a large musical culture.
The main language spoken is English.
Get in
Entry requirements
To enter Onopolissia, you must apply in advance. Self-guided tours are available online.
At the main entrance in Capital State, the General Post Office is within a few steps, and the Letterbox funicular stop (Upper Garden Loop) is just a few feet away.
By car
From Sydney CBD: Cross the Harbour Bridge and take the Bradfield Highway, Warringah Freeway and Gore Hill Freeway to the Pacific Highway.
By train
The T1 Railway Line stops just over a kilometre from the nation.
By plane
Sydney Airport is on the other side of Sydney to Onopolissia, and has flights operating worldwide. Take the Airport Drive and Qantas Drive to Southern Cross Drive, then continue along the motorway to the Harbour Bridge and follow car directions.
By foot
A side-walk of the Great North Walk goes through Onopolissia, with the main spine of the walk only about five minutes from the western border of the state of Game.
Get around
Onopolissia can be travelled in by walking and driving, and in Capital State by Funicular. Bikes are well utilised in Capital and Sugarbag States.
See and Do
Onopolissia has many sights around the nation. From the picturesque lookouts to the beautiful gardens, you will never be short on things to see and do in Onopolissia.
In Capital State
Capital State is the main state in Onopolissia. Home to the national capital, it has the most people and the most sights. It is a must-see place when visiting the country.
The Funicular in capital state is one of the icons of the nation as a whole. Being featured on MicroWiki's homepage, it represents Onopolissia's identity as a unique and growing nation with a thriving transportation network.
The Garden Bench provides a nice reclusive spot to sit in, and is surrounded by plants. It is served by the Garden Bench funicular stop, on the Upper Garden Loop line, and will soon be served by the Onopolissian Route 3.
Onopolissia's Parliament House is the residence of many parliamentarians, and is where parliament sittings take place. Inside is the National Library, filled with many books and files. It is served by both Funicular lines.
The picturesque Rock Garden is located just near Parliament House. It is home to many native plants, including the national plant, the Kangaroo Paw.
The Face in the Rock is a small stone located outside Parliament House's Funicular entrance. It is, as the name suggests, a face cut into a rock.
The Beehives are located near to Patio funicular stop, and are the home of many native Australian bees.
Onopolissia's Pool is a 24 hour, non-heated pool. It is at the end of the National Boulevard.
Lachlan's Lookout is a picturesque lookout, that overlooks both Capital and Eastern Valley states.
The south of Capital State is bushland that will be redeveloped into a bushwalk as part of the Route 3 Project.
In other states
The other states do not have nearly as much as Capital State, but there are a few notable places. They are:
The Sugarbag bike tracks, which follow a creek.
The Interstate Bushwalks, which run through many of the states.
The Sirius Park, the only tourist attraction in Bayside.
Buy
Onopolissia's currency is the Polibuck. Pegged to the Australian four dollar, it buys many of the state things, and businesses are able to take Australian money.
Sports
Onopolissia is home to many virtual sports teams. In the real world, however, Onopolissia has many sporting venues around the nation.