
Rose Island
In 1968, engineer Giorgio Rosa developed the independent state called "The Island of Roses" off the coast of Rimini, built on a platform outside the territorial waters, with Esperanto as the official language. The Italian authorities did not take it well due to the fact that the micronation was seen as a suitable to not pay taxes on the revenues gotten thanks to the arrival of many travelers and also curious individuals.
Released: 2020-12-09