United Republics of Jamtland, Herjeådalen and Ravund De förenade republikerna Jamtland, Herjeådalen och Ravund (Swedish) Micronation | |
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| Anthem: "Jämtlandssången" | |
| Status | Active |
| Official languages | Swedish, Jamtlandic |
| Organizational structure | Republic |
• President | Eva Röse |
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• Self-governance | 10th–12th century |
• Foundation | 1964 |
The United Republics of Jamtland, Herjeådalen and Ravund (often shortened to the Republic of Jamtland) is a humorous culture and marketing project or micronation, with regionalist and historical elements based in the Swedish County of Jämtland, located in the middle of Scandinavia. From the 10th to 12th century Jamtland was self-governing and was independent of any crown, hence the name "Republic of Jamtland". It was annexed in 1178 to the crown of Norway. It still exercised significant self-rule, and its primary connection to the Norwegian king was through paying royal taxes. The Orkney Islands were the only other area that enjoyed similar self-rule.