Parva Domus
The Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies or Parva Domus is an self-proclaimed micronation surrounded by the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It works since 1878 as a civil, cultural and recreational association.[1]
Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies | |
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Motto: Parva domus magna quies Small house, big rest | |
Anthem: Parva Domus March | |
Demonym(s) | Parvense |
Organizational structure | Presidential constitutional republic |
• President | Bartolomé Grillo |
• Vice President | Milton Marona |
Establishment | |
• Declared | 25 August 1878 |
Area claimed | |
• Total | 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Estimate | 200 |
Description
Self-proclaimed as an independent "Republic", the Parva Domus is a micronation with a social and recreational aim. As usual in this type of organizations its citizens employ all sorts of flamboyant appellations and honours. It counts with a government addressed by a President and a Cabinet of Ministers, including a secretary of Foreign Affairs.[2]
Its territory consists of a "Presidential Palace" -as they call it-, an old neoclassical residence of the 19th century, surrounded by gardens and statues. It is located in an important neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.
The constitution of Parva Domus admits a top of 250 simultaneous citizens, after 130 years the republic has had over 843,297 citizens.[3]
Famous Parvenses
Between hundreds of citizens stand out: Juan Zorrilla de San Martín, Isidoro de María, Eduardo Rodríguez Larreta and Eduardo Fabini.
Important events
In 2003 the Uruguayan Postal Service issued a postage stamp in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Republic of Parva Domus.[4] In 2007 the micronation hosted a meeting between Uruguayan and Argentinean diplomats in the middle of the pulp mill dispute.[5]
Every year during the Heritage Day in Uruguay the micronation opens its doors and offers guided visits of its National Museum, gardens and theatre.[6]
References
- Medina, Federico (2017-08-19). "La República de Parva Domus y Joventango celebran mañana el siglo de La cumparsita". la diaria (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- www.espectador.com. "Parva Domus, la pequeña república dentro de Uruguay - Espectador.com". Espectador.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ElPais. "Nueva fecha patria en la Parva Domus". Diario EL PAIS Uruguay (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- "Sellos - Correo Uruguayo". www.correo.com.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- "Las "gestiones " de Parva Domus" (in Spanish). 2007-05-20. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- Observador, El. "Viaje a la sede de un país imposible". El Observador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
External links
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