What is the Kingdom of Atlia?
The Kingdom of Atlia is a micronation and founding state of the Atlian Empire. It is located mainly in the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico; with some territories, dukedoms and mandates in Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tabasco, and as of October 2024, a duchy in Shanghai, China.
Founded by HI&RH Prince-Regent Luis Marcel on the 25 July, 2017. Originally founded as a constitutional monarchy, it was administered almost entirely by the Prince-Regent with some advice from the Council of Representatives, being an absolute monarchy for one year and three months; The Constitutional Monarchy was restored in June 2021. With no change in internal activity noted, the Prince-Regent transformed Atlia into a semi-constitutional monarchy, with the Imperial Throne having semi-absolute power, bounded by the Atlian Constitution on 26 July, 2022.
The Empire of Atlia was created on the 7 September, 2022, with Atlia as its founding state.
Map of the locations of the Kingdom of Atlia (2023)
General information
Flag of the Kingdom of Atlia
Flag of the Atlian Empire
Foundation : 25 July, 2017 AD
Denonym: Atlian
Official Language : Spanish and English
National Motto : "Deo Fidelis Semper"
Location : Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila and Tabasco, Mexico; Shanghai, China.
Borders: With the Mexican Republic and the People's Republic of China.
Form of Government : Semi-constitutional Monarchy
National Animal : Yellow-eared Tortoise (Trachemys scripta scripta)
National fruit : Navelina orange
National currency: Atlian Ayotle (AYT)
National Dish : Flautas
Total Population : 17 (2024 Imperial Census)
Head of State : Prince-Regent Luis Marcel ( De Facto ); King Geronimo II ( De Iure )
Diplomatic summary
The Kingdom of Atlia maintains formal diplomatic relations with 10 micronations at the moment, as well as several Acts of Friendship and Cooperation. Atlia is a member of several organizations and intermicronational zones, listed below:
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Micronational Union Against War (Union Against War micronational) - Member since 4 May, 2020
- Community of Micronations of the Official Spanish Language - Member since 17 July, 2020
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Chausalantique Bloc- Member (through the Atlian Empire) since 28 August, 2023
Frequent questions
Can my micronation establish diplomatic relations with Atlia?
We recommend visiting the DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS tab in the page menu.
Why is the Head of State not His Majesty King Geronimo II?
His Majesty King Geronimo II has shown no interest in taking up his post as Head of State of the Kingdom; thus, it falls to Prince Luis Marcel, the King's first-born, to assume the role as Prince-Regent. This in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Atlia.
Is Atlia a theocracy?
No. Atlia has recognized as the "Official Religion" to the Roman Catholic Religion because it is the predominant religion in the Kingdom. In article 5 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Atlia the freedom of belief in the Kingdom is stipulated and guaranteed.