International Embassy Paulovia 

The Principality of Paulovia   A micronation or virtual micro-state which is a historical, political and social simulation. Paulovia was formally established by HRH Prince Paul I on 31July 1998 and made its internet debut as a virtual micronation on 27 July, 2005.    Although created for entertainment Paulovia has a serious side. The Principality actively supports and promotes environmental, educational and charitable issues and associated campaigns through the Embassy and its consulates worldwide.   The Paulovia Philatelic Bureau donates a percentage of income from sales of unique limited edition stamps and First Day Covers to international charities supported by the Royal Family and detailed on our Charity Campaigns page.   Paulovia's Loan-Aid programme provides small loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world to alleviate poverty and develop local economies via microfinance organisations - a revolutionary and direct way to help others to earn a living.  Citizens and non-citizens are encouraged to actively support local and international humanitarian and non-sectarian welfare campaigns and charities, including self-reliance and sustainable farming and domestic food growing methods worldwide.  Paulovia offers entertaining schemes such as Honorary Citizenship and alternative University Degrees to help raise funds for organisations on our Charity Campaigns page. Donations are passed directly to the charities via Justgiving.org All Titles, Honours, Awards and Degrees offered by Paulovia are purely for entertainment and amusement.

Aims	Actively support social campaigns and development organisations through charitable donations Produce Stamps & First Day Covers to raise revenue for charity donations Support local and international health and education charities and development organisations, Support sustainable environmental and wildlife protection organisations Promote sustainable food production and policies Promote peaceful minority self-determination and global social and cultural exchanges Promote 'internationalism', friendship, understanding and basic human rights  Have fun!
Citizenship	Paulovia offers Honorary Citizenship  to individuals meeting our criteria and who are willing to uphold the ethos of the principality in their locality. A new Citizenship Scheme started on 17 February 2010 under which we hope to raise more funds for charity. Paulovia also seeks suitable citizens to act as Consuls throughout the world.
History	The Principality of Paulovia has a lively 'history' as a minor European monarchy. Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries war and geo-political changes caused the slow decline and eventual loss of Paulovian estates in Italy, Greece, Russia and elsewhere in western Europe.
Location	The International Embassy and the Diplomatic and Cultural Mission are located in the United Kingdom but Paulovian Honorary Citizens are resident worldwide. To provide a national geographical and cultural focal point the virtual Paulovian Islands was created.
Consulates	Honorary Citizens can become a serving member of the Paulovia Diplomatic Service by becoming a regional consulate and campaign for a more socially and environmentally just world and raise funds for international and local charities.  During 2009 Paulovian regional  Consuls were appointed in Monaco, Belgium, USA, the Netherlands, India, France, Australia, Indonesia, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Sweden, Thailand and Poland. In 2010 so far, consulates have been opened in France, Russia, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Morocco, Hong Kong, Turkey, Belgium and Spain.
Stamps	Visit the Paulovia Philatelic Bureau to view the history and range of postage stamps and philatelic products produced by the principality postal service. Visitors can buy limited issue mint stamps sets and First Day Covers from our official stamp store. Each sale raises more money for donation to our chosen charities. New issues are released at least three times a year making unusual souvenirs for anyone or gifts for thematic, alternative philatelic and cinderella collectors.
	Thank you for your visit today.  Please come again and help us make a difference!  HRH Prince Paul
	Last Update:  27-Aug-2010

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