What is the Atlian Empire?
The Atlian Empire is a micronation, which unites two sovereign states under one crown: The Kingdom of Atlia and the Kingdom of the Southern Star; as well as a Free Associated State, the Community of Nisea. Its capital is the Capital District of Atlium (Kingdom of Atlia) located in Tamaulipas, Mexico; The Empire has a presence in Mexico, the United States, Canada, the coast of Australia (Kingdom of the Southern Star) and some ceremonial territories in Antarctica (Kingdom of the Southern Star, Imperial Atlian Antarctic Territory).
Founded by S.I & R.A. Prince Regent Luis Marcel of Atlia on 7 September, 2022.
Although Atlia meets the four essential requirements of a state according to article 1 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention (defined territory, government, capacity to enter into relations with other states and permanent population), that is without counting the first sentence of its article 3 "The political existence of the state is independent of recognition by the other states"; Atlia is not an internationally recognized state and from the imperial government itself, that is not an aim at all. The micronational aspect of Atlia is maintained as a balance between the seriousness in which we seek to operate and the creativity of its leaders and communities, creating a cohesion based on the history achieved by our micronation up to this point.
Atlia is a community of people with similar ideas, who share interest in cultural, social, audiovisual and ecological activities; with the goal of carrying them out and supporting the community with them. In recent years, Atlia has focused its efforts on promoting micronational diplomatic and cultural development beyond simply signing international treaties, and according to its five-year plan 2023 - 2028, it will redouble efforts in the ecological area starting in 2025.
General information
Founded: July 25, 2017 A.D. (Kingdom of Atlia); September 7, 2022 A.D. (Atlian Empire)
Demonym: Atlian, Surastrian
Official Languages: Spanish and English
National Motto: “Gloria Ex Memoria” (Glory from Memory)
Location: Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila and Tabasco, Mexico; California and Maine, USA; Newfoundland and Labador, Canada; Antarctica.
Borders: With the Mexican Republic, the US and Canada.
Form of Government: Semi-constitutional Monarchy
National Animal: House Sparrow (Passer Domesticus)
National Currency: Atlian Ayotle (AYT)
Total Population: 20 (Imperial Census 2024)
Head of State: Prince Regent Luis Marcel (De Facto); King Geronimo II (De Iure)
Diplomatic summary
The Atlian Empire maintains formal diplomatic relations with 9 micronations at the moment, as well as some Acts of Friendship and Cooperation. Atlia is a member of several intermicronational organizations and zones, listed below:
Union Against Micronational War - Member since 4 May, 2020, through the Kingdom of Atlia.
Community of Micronations of Spanish Official Language (Comunidad de Micronaciones de Lengua Oficial Española) - Member since 17 July, 2020, through the Kingdom of Atlia.
South Pacific Co-operation Organization - Member (through the Kingdom of the Southern Star) since 22 August, 2023.
Chausalantique Bloc - Member since 28 August, 2023.
Frequent questions
Can my micronation establish diplomatic relations with Atlia?
The Empire of Atlia extends a hand of friendship to all micronations that love peace and diplomatic professionalism. We recommend visiting the website of the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs by clicking on the "Foreign Relations" tab in the menu above for more information.
Why is the Head of State not His Majesty King Geronimo II?
His Imperial and Royal Majesty, King Geronimo II, has shown no interest in taking his position as Head of State of the Kingdom; Thus, it falls to Prince Luis Marcel, the King's heir, to assume the role as Prince-Regent. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Atlian Empire.