REPUBLIC OF MOLOSSIA
STUDY GUIDE
Lesson I, History of the Republic of Molossia
The Molossian Nation was founded on May 26th, 1977 I. Known at that time as the Grand
Republic of Vuldstein, James Spielman was declared King James I, and Kevin Baugh was
declared Prime Minister. After a short period of sporadic activity the nation entered into a period
of dormancy. King James I, though still monarch, ceased to be active in the kingdom at that
time. The Kingdom continued on, without the direct participation of the King, and continued to
be developed by the Prime Minister. In 1980 III it was renamed the Kingdom of Edelstein, and in
1988 XI it was renamed again, this time as the Kingdom of Zaria. The Kingdom existed as a
nomadic government, without a home. Carried on by the Prime Minister, the Government
traveled to Europe. While in Europe, and after its return from Europe in 1992 XV, the Kingdom
prospered and grew culturally.
In 1995 XVIII, the Kingdom was transplanted to the State of Nevada, USA. In 1998, land was
purchased that our nation could call home, and upon which the government was formally and
officially established. In June 1998 XXI, the Kingdom was renounced in favor of a provisional
Communist government. In September 1998 XXI, Molossia sacrificed its sovereignty and joined
the United Provinces of Utopia as a province of that nation.
In January 1999 XXII the UPOU ceased to exist as a nation, and bereft of a national
government, the People's Democratic Republic of Molossia was declared, on February 21st,
1999 XXII, with Kevin Baugh serving as Premier.
Beginning in the spring of 1999 XXII, Molossia began a serious path of developing itself as an
emerging small nation, rather than a micronation project. Our possession of physical territory
makes this a course a tangible one, rather than a fantasy.
On September 3rd, 1999 XXII, the Communist government was renounced, the People's
Democratic Republic ceased to exist, and the Republic of Molossia was declared. The former
Premier, Kevin Baugh, became the President of the new government.
As a republic, we have strived to unite small nations, and to extend the world of small nations
into the world of large nations. In 2000 XXIII, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational
Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored
the successful adoption of Norton Day (January 8th) as the first international holiday exclusively
for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In
2001 XXIV, our nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small
nations from the world over.
In August 2003 XXVI Molossia expanded its frontiers for the first time and purchased land in
Northern California, creating our first colony, Farfalla. This colony was surrendered in late 2005,
only to be supplanted almost simultaneously by a new territory, Desert Homestead Province,
located in Southern California. In February 2015 XXXVIII Farfalla Colony was regained by our
nation, becoming a part of Molossia again after nearly ten years.
On 22 May 2006 XXIX, Molossia was attacked by the nearby small nation of Mustachistan,
resulting in a brief war with that nation. That war ended on 8 June 2006 XXIX, with a resounding
Molossian victory. Problems have continued with that country however, most recently with a
crisis over the Mustachistan missile program in November and December 2006 XXIX.
In March 2007 XXX, Molossia led the way in the environmental arena by banning incandescent
lightbulbs. In January 2009 XXXII, Molossia also banned plastic shopping bags and began a
comprehensive recycling program.
In September 2008 XXXI, a long-forgotten Declaration of War was discovered, opening
hostilities with East Germany. War was apparently declared on 2 November 1983 VII, when
Molossia was still known as the Grand Republic of Vuldstein. In spite of East Germany being
defunct, it still exists in part in the form of a small uninhabited island off Cuba, and thus the war,
at least in theory, continues, with no end in sight.
Due to its longevity, Molossia has gained the respect of other small, unrecognized nations, and
a certain amount of notoriety. Our nation has been featured in several radio interviews, a
television interview, newspapers and magazines around the world, internet articles, and in a
book by Lonely Planet. His Excellency, The President also appears regularly in the annual
Nevada Day Parade, held in nearby Carson City, Nevada.
On 9 April 2010 XXXIII, Molossia was invaded and the government was briefly overthrown. The
nation was renamed "Kickassia", and a dictatorial leader assumed control. His authoritarian
style quickly became his downfall and the upstart government collapsed swiftly. On 12 April
2010 XXXIII, the invaders departed peacefully and Molossia was restored to its rightful state,
with His Excellency, The President again at the helm.
Molossia has a proud heritage and history, one that is unique to our nation and set us apart as a
special place. Today's republic looks toward a proud future for all Molossians and small nations
the world over.
Lesson II, General Data About the Republic of Molossia
A. General Data
1. Popular Name: Molossia
2. Three Letter Identifier: MOL
3. Official Name: Republic of Molossia
4. Capitol City: Baughston (formerly Espera), Harmony Province
5. Original Name: Grand Republic of Vuldstein
6. Name in Esperanto: Respubliko de Molossia
7. Nationality of Citizens: Molossian
8. Official Calendar: Gregorian
9. Official Language: English & Esperanto
10. National Day(s): May 26th, 1977 I; Founder's Day
11. Motto: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
12. National Anthem: Fair Molossia Is Our Home
13. Origin of Name: "Molossia" is a corruption of the Spanish word "morro", which means small
rock or small hill, the suffix "ssia" being a standard place suffix. The name derives from the
Spanish heritage of the Southwestern United States, and may refer to Helicopter Rock in the
Back Forty or less specifically to the hills that are just outside the boundary of modern Molossia.
The name "morro" may have been given to the area by the famous Loco-Cabeza Expedition
which quite possibly passed through Molossia in the late 18th century, on their way to
someplace else.
14. Measurement System: Kokintz System
B. Social Data
1. Population: 21 humans, 6 dogs; total 27
2. Demographics:
a. Ages 0 to 15: 19%
b. Ages 16 to 64: 70%
c. Age 65 and above: 11%
d. Gender:
(1) Female: 33%
(2) Male: 40%
(3) Dogs: 27%
e. Ethnic Diversity: Southern / Central European
3. Religions: No state recognized religion, religious affiliation is an individual choice, and is
protected by law. Religious interference in politics is prohibited, though.
4. Obligatory Military Service: Yes.
5. Death Penalty Exists: Yes.
6. Censorship of the Press: No.
7. Homosexual Rights: No one has rights over anyone else; gay rights are not "special" rights.
Every citizen has the SAME rights re: marriage (Partnering), inheritance, jobs, justice & redress
of wrongs, education, spiritual sustenance, etc. as any other.
8. Direct Elections: To Be Determined
9. Taxation: No.
10. Free Speech Laws: Yes, unless you annoy the President. Then you must shut your pie-hole.
11. Main Newspaper(s): The Mustang
12. Illiterates (above the age of 15): None.
C. Economic Data
1. Currency: Valora
2. Value in US Dollars: 1 Valora = $ .75
D. Geographical Data
1. Continent: North America
2. Location: Western USA, State of Nevada, Storey County, Northern California, Modoc County
and Southern California, San Bernardino County
3. Limits: N/A
4. Major Cities: Baughston
5. Total Area: 17,920 Square Royal Nortons (4.5 ha / 11.3 acres) in three separate enclaves
6. Local Time (Relative to GMT): -8 hours, plus 39 minutes, Molossian Standard Time
7. Climate: Arid, high desert. Limited precipitation.
E. Political Data
1. Political System: Republic
2. Date of Next Elections: To be Determined
3. Head of State: President Kevin Baugh (1962-)
4. Head of Government: President Kevin Baugh (1962-)
5. Major Parties: N/A
6. Parliamentary System: Yes.
7. Provinces, States, Districts: Harmony Province and Desert Homestead Province; Farfalla
Colony
8. Political Allies: N/A
9. Membership in International Organizations: N/A
10. Diplomatic Relations: N/A
F. Cultural Data
1. National Animal: Mustang (Wild Horse)
(Equus caballus)
2. National Bird: Valley Quail
(Lophortyx californica)
3. National Tree: Common Juniper
(Juniperis communis)
4. National Flower: Common Sagebrush
(Artemisia tridentata)
5. National Sport: Molossian Broomball
6. National Musical Instrument: The Molossaphone