What is Liberland?
Q: What is Liberland?
A: Liberland is a micronation officially called the Free Republic of Liberland, located on an unclaimed piece of land on the western part of the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia. It was founded in 2015 by Czech libertarian activist Vít Jedlička.
Q: How did Liberland come to be?
A: The area that became Liberland emerged due to a border dispute between Croatia and Serbia which has lasted over 25 years. This dispute includes some areas east of the Danube which are claimed by both countries, with Croatia claiming some areas west of the river including where Liberland is now located.
Q: Who can visit Liberland?
A: Before it was blocked off by Croatian authorities shortly after its founding, just about anyone could visit the area. Currently only those who have been granted permission from Croatian authorities can access it.
Q: Has any country given full diplomatic recognition to Liberland?
A: No country that is a member of the United Nations has given full diplomatic recognition to Liberland, although it has opened official relations with Somaliland and Haiti as well as other partially recognized and unrecognized states and micronations.
Q: Where is Liberland located?
A: Liberland is located on an unclaimed piece of land on the western part of the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia.
Q: Who founded Liberland?
A:Liberland was founded in 2015 by Czech libertarian activist Vít Jedlička.
