A 20-year-old Australian man attracted global attention after declaring the President of the Self-Eclated Nation, which is located in a disputed country between Croatia and Serbia. Daniel Jackson is the founder FREE Republic VerdisSelf-stylized micronization occupying 125 hectare spots of the forest along the Danube River.
According to the report New York PostThe territory lies in the legal gray zone, unsolicited land known as “Pocket Three”, which neither Croatia nor Serbia officially recognize due to the ongoing border dispute.
What is Verdis?
Verdis was Jackson’s passionate project, first conceived when he was only 14. “It was just a little experiment with a few friends. We all dreamed of creating something mad,” he said.
At the age of 18, Jackson, a digital designer who creates virtual worlds on platforms like Roblox, began to formize his vision. On May 30, 2019, the independence of the free Republic of Verdis declared. Since then, he has created a flag, a basic institute, a ministers cabinet and claims that micronation now has about 400 “citizens” around the world.
English, Croatian and Serbian are listed as official languages and the euro is used as a currency. Verdis is only accessible by a ship from the Croatian town of Osijek, albeit not without resistance.
Who is Daniel Jackson?
Born on December 7, 2004, in upper Ferntree Gully, Australia, Daniel Jackson He is the current president of the free Republic of Verdis. Jackson has been the president of the Free Republic of Verdis as President of the Free Republic of May 30, 2019.
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Since entering the office, Jackson’s administration has largely been working on international recognition, financing and overall building of the nations of the Free Republic of Verdis.
Problems with the Croatian authorities
Jackson’s efforts to fit in Verdis were not smoothly. In October 2023, the Croatian police reportedly detained and deported several Verdis supporters, including Jackson himself. He now claims that it is forbidden to enter Croatia for a lifetime.
“They deported us, but they couldn’t give the reason why. They said we were a threat to internal security,” he said.
Jackson now runs what he calls “exile government”, claims that the Croatian authorities have increased patrols along Verdis coast to prevent the Serbian side. Despite tension, he says he hopes to create peaceful diplomatic ties with both countries in the future.
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“We had a lot of problems with the Croatian authorities, but in the end we want a good relationship with them,” Jackson added.
Passports, Politics and Plans ahead
Every citizen Verdis is issued a passport, although Jackson warns that he is not valid for international travel. This means that some people have successfully entered other countries using Verdisian passports.
Micronation is also selective about who can become a citizen, with a preference allegedly provided to individuals with medical, security or legal expertise, the role of Jackson says they are critical for a small developing society.
Although he currently serves as president, Jackson insists that he is not starving. If Verdis acquires wider recognition or physical control over the soil, he says he would resign and call for a democratic election.
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Despite failure and skepticism, Jackson remains optimistic. His argument is simple: because neither Croatia nor Serbia claim land, Verdis has all the rights.
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