Sealand

Sealand, or the Principality of Sealand, is a self-styled independent country in the English Channel. It is on the site of one of the Maunsell Forts built during World War II. When that was decommissioned in the 1950, it was reoccupied by squatters in 1965 who were evicted by new squatters in 1967. At the time, the fort was in international waters but is now within the limits of British territorial waters, extended in 1987.
 * It has issued stamps (and coins) since 1969. While they could be considered locals, they are not. Only the owner family and a few employees ever occupy Sealand at any time. Covers are known sent internationally, routed through Belgium for a short time.
 * After a failed attempted takeover/coup in 1987, there has been a rebel government in exile. They have not issued stamps to date.

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