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Parva Domus, officially the Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies (Latin for "small house, big rest") is a self-proclaimed
Parva Domus is a micronation and self-proclaimed republic with a social and recreational aim. Its citizens employ all sorts of flamboyant appellations and honors. The national government is led by a president and a cabinet of ministers.
Its territory hosts a neoclassical residence built in 1919, known as the ''presidential palace''. The property is surrounded by gardens and statues. It is located in the neighborhood of
Among its citizens, several stand out:
The Uruguayan Postal Service issued a postage stamp in 2003 in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Republic of Parva Domus.
The micronation hosted a meeting between Uruguayan and Argentinean diplomats during the pulp mill dispute in 2007.
Every year during Uruguay's Heritage Day, the nation opens to the public and offers guided visits of its national museum, gardens, and theatre.
micronational
A micronation is a political entity whose representatives claim that they belong to an independent nation or sovereign state, but which lacks legal recognition by any sovereign state. Micronations are classified separately from de facto stat ...
republic
A republic, based on the Latin phrase ''res publica'' ('public affair' or 'people's affair'), is a State (polity), state in which Power (social and political), political power rests with the public (people), typically through their Representat ...
surrounded by the city of Montevideo
Montevideo (, ; ) is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Uruguay, largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2023 census, the city proper has a population of 1,302,954 (about 37.2% of the country's total population) in an area of . M ...
, Uruguay. The nation has served as a civil, cultural and recreational association since its foundation in 1878.
Description
Parva Domus is a micronation and self-proclaimed republic with a social and recreational aim. Its citizens employ all sorts of flamboyant appellations and honors. The national government is led by a president and a cabinet of ministers.
Its territory hosts a neoclassical residence built in 1919, known as the ''presidential palace''. The property is surrounded by gardens and statues. It is located in the neighborhood of Punta Carretas
Punta Carretas is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Politically located in the Municipality CH, it is an affluent neighborhood, with a high population density and a large number of high-rise apartment buildings. It i ...
.
The constitution of Parva Domus admits a maximum of 250 simultaneous citizens. Only men are allowed to become citizens. In 130 years, the republic has had over 843,297 citizens.
Famous Parvenses
Among its citizens, several stand out: Juan Zorrilla de San Martín
Juan Zorrilla de San Martín (28 December 1855 – 3 November 1931) was an Uruguayan epic poet and political figure. He is referred to as the "National Poet of Uruguay".
Well-known poems
Two of Zorrilla's best-known poems are '' Tabaré'' ...
, Isidoro de María, Eduardo Rodríguez Larreta Eduardo Rodriguez-Larreta (11 December 1888 – 15 August 1973) was a journalist and Uruguayan foreign minister in the 1940s.
Noted achievements
Mr Rodríguez formulated what is sometimes called the "Larreta Doctrine," which said nations of the Am ...
and Eduardo Fabini.
Important events
The Uruguayan Postal Service issued a postage stamp in 2003 in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Republic of Parva Domus.
The micronation hosted a meeting between Uruguayan and Argentinean diplomats during the pulp mill dispute in 2007.
Every year during Uruguay's Heritage Day, the nation opens to the public and offers guided visits of its national museum, gardens, and theatre.References
External links
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