Sebastian Government

The sovereign Principality of Sebastian is an island-nation enclave in North America. With an area of 21 acres it is bordered on all sides by the Waapaahsiiki River. The permanent population and citizenship are currently limited, although the reigning duumvirate have stated they may open Sebastian citizenship to others in the coming years. While English is commonly spoken, there is no official national language. Sebastian's structure, status, and history is similar, in many ways, to that of Monaco and Vatican City. Generations of native peoples used this territory for agriculture.

sovereignty

Declaration of sovereignty

The Principality of Sebastian declared sovereignty during an historically tumultuous time. Historic social and political unrest coupled with a great plague threatened many people. This sovereign land was discovered while searching for peace, safety, and tranquility. Ancestral members of the royal house gathered at Sebastian and ceremoniously planted the national flag on the western beach. Sebastian Independence Day is celebrated the Saturday closest to October 2nd each year.

montevideo convention of 1933

Sebastian's claim to sovereignty is enforced and recognized by the Montevideo Convention (specifically Articles 1 & 3). By international law a state must posses: a permanent population, a defined territory, a government, and the capacity to join in relations with other states. Read more here: https://www.loc.gov/law/help/us-treaties/bevans/m-ust000003-0145.pdf

The United Nations, likewise, recognizes self-determination of nations. Read more here: https://www.un.org/en/charter-united-nations/