User:Yzed/Oñatiko Ilone
Lordship of Ione Heerschap Ione (Dutch) Oñatiko Ilone (Ionian) | |
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| Motto: Reginae Txiki, Amets Handak Small Country, Big Aspirations | |
 Location of Ione in Europe | |
| Map of Ione Map of Ione | |
| Capital | None (city state) |
| Official languages | Dutch, English, Ionian |
| Ethnic groups (2024) | 100% Ionian |
| Demonym(s) | Ionian Ionese |
| Government | Unitary elective absolute monarchy |
• Lord | Shady Morsi |
| Legislature | None |
| Establishment | |
• Concept | 2018 |
| Population | |
• 2025 estimate | 1 |
Ione offically known as the Lordship of Ione is a new cultural project commonly refered to as a micronation ndependent nation-state, commonly referred to as a micronation by external observers, with claims in Europe It is governed as an absolute monarchy, Ione is the smallest nation in the world, The nation is surrounded by the Netherlands by all sides
The territory was gifted to Shady Morsi in 2017 as part of a gardenal development project by the local owners. Making it effectivly private land. Realizing this Morsi declared the independence of Ione in 2025 as a spiritual sucessor of Morsi's first micronation. Shadyvinkenstein, Osaze is also inspired by small city state's like San Marino, Singapore, Vatican City and Monaco
Ione's mainland has been dominated by shrubs, grasses, herbs, and geophytes, Osaze is a developing micronation, which scores 1,6 on Dresner's System of Classification. In addition, it is a "7th World" micronation Ione is one of the few micronations that have 100% control on its territory
Government
Ione is governed as an absolute monarchy, where the Lord of Ione serves as the supreme ruler and the embodiment of the state. The Lord holds complete authority over the territory, with no formal separation of powers or constitutional limitations. Despite its absolute nature, the succession process functions as a de facto elective monarchy, as the reigning Lord appoints their successor. This system ensures continuity while granting each Lord the power to shape the future leadership of Ione.
Ione is designated as a lordship due to its government's formal recognition of King Willem-Alexander as its suzerain, acknowledging a form of symbolic allegiance to the Dutch monarchy. This status also serves as a historical tribute to the lords who once ruled Endegeest, connecting Ione's identity to the region's feudal past. While maintaining its own governance, Ione embraces this nod to tradition, blending modern micronational aspirations with historical continuity.
Admainstrative Divisions
Due its small size. Osaze has no functional subdivisions. However the nation is divided into 2 boroughs. The boroughs have no administrival value whatsoever and serves rather as designations for areas and regions
Foreign Relations
The foreign relations of Ione emphasize peace, diplomacy, and pacifism, aligning with its identity as a small and peaceful city-state. It actively promotes international collaboration despite its limited territorial size.
Ione adheres to three out of the four criteria of the Montevideo Convention, fulfilling the requirements of a defined territory, a permanent population, and a functioning government. However, its capacity to engage in full diplomatic relations remains limited. While Ione maintains consular-level relations with the Netherlands, the Dutch government does not formally recognize Ione
Geography
The territory, with a size of just 2 square meters, is extremely small, making it one of the smallest nations in the world. It is entirely surrounded by the Netherlands, with its only distinguishing feature being a memorial known as the Ione Stone, which serves as a symbolic border marker. Additionally, in the northern part of the country, a small fence acts as a physical border demarcation. Due to its minuscule size, the territory lacks infrastructure, permanent residents, and governmental institutions, functioning more as a symbolic or micronational entity rather than a conventional state.