Daniel Jackson, a British citizen of Australian origin, is a digital designer.
What is the name and location of this country?
The name of this new micronation is the Free Republic of Verdis. It is located on the banks of the Danube River, between Croatia and Serbia, in a disputed but unclaimed 125-acre (about 0.5 km²) area.
History and development:
Daniel started this idea as an experiment with his friends at the age of 14.
On May 30, 2019, he officially declared the independence of Verdis. Back then, it was just a lively idea—but now it has become an organized micronation.
Highlights of the country:
The country has its own flag, currency (the euro), government, and cabinet.
Official languages: English, Croatian, and Serbian.
So far, about 400 people have become citizens of Verdis, while more than 15,000 have applied.
Challenges and controversies:
Croatian authorities intervened heavily—Daniel and others were detained, and the group was deported and given lifetime bans.
He now runs Verdis’ “Government in Exile.”
But Daniel remains hopeful after seeing more tolerance from Serbia.
Daniel’s vision and future:
He said if his model succeeds, he wants to step down from power and introduce democracy to the country—hold elections and become a normal citizen himself.
In summary:
20-year-old Daniel Jackson built the Free Republic of Verdis on a piece of disputed but unclaimed land—complete with a flag, currency, government, and citizenship. It’s now a micronation of about 400 people. Though Croatia has faced hurdles, Verdis is still a young upstart looking for international recognition.