Ladonia (micronation)

Ladonia
Micronation (unrecognized entity)
Location of Ladonia
Area claimed1 km2 (0.39 sq mi) in Kullaberg, Sweden
Claimed byLars Vilks
Dates claimedJune 2, 1996 (1996-June-02)–present

Ladonia (Swedish: Ladonien) is a micronation, proclaimed in 1996 as the result of a years-long court battle between artist Lars Vilks and local authorities over two sculptures. The claimed territory is part of the natural reserve of Kullaberg in southern Sweden.[1]

  1. ^ Foer, Joshua; Thuras, Dylan; Morton, Ella (2016). Atlas Obscura. New York, NY, USA: Workman Publishing Co., Inc. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-5235-0648-4.