Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Australian Man Forms Micronation in Disputed Territory
Imagine a young man named Daniel Jackson who decided to start his own country called Verdis!
It's a small place with its own flag and money, in a bit of land between Croatia and Serbia.
He began this when he was 18 and declared independence in 2019.
It's like a real country with almost 400 citizens, but it is only accessible via boat.
It is Jackson's experiment from when he was 14 to build his own country.
Daniel Jackson, a 20-year-old Australian, founded the Free Republic of Verdis.
Verdis, a micronation, is located in a disputed territory between Croatia and Serbia.
Jackson declared Verdis independent on May 30, 2019.
The micronation has nearly 400 citizens and uses the Euro.
Access to Verdis is by boat from Osijek, Croatia.
- Who
- Daniel Jackson, a 20-year-old Australian, is the founder and president of Verdis.
- What
- The Free Republic of Verdis, a micronation founded by Daniel Jackson.
- When
- Founded May 30, 2019.
- Where
- Disputed land between Croatia and Serbia.
- Why
- Jackson sought to create his own country, a dream since he was 14.
Verdis's Perspective
Croatian Authorities' Perspective
Micronation vs. Potential State Authority
Verdis's Perspective
Verdis aims to establish a recognized micronation.
Croatian Authorities' Perspective
Croatian authorities may view Verdis as a challenge.
- Founder
- Daniel Jackson
- Age of Founder
- 20 years old
- Location
- Disputed land between Croatia and Serbia
- Area
- 125 acres
- Citizens
- Around 400
- Official Languages
- English, Croatian, Serbian
- Currency
- Euro
