International Embassy Paulovia

The Principality of Paulovia is 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. Paulovia celebrated its tenth anniversary on 31st July, 2008. 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. Citizens are encouraged to actively promote and support these campaigns locally. The Paulovia Royal Family raises funds for charity throughout the year, including donating any income from sales of limited edition stamps and postal covers sold through the Paulovia Philatelic Bureau  online stamp store. The Embassy also encourages citizens and non-citizens alike to engage in, promote and financially support, humanitarian and non-sectarian welfare and charitable campaigns, and eco-activities including growing food in gardens or allotments and other self-reliant, environmentally friendly and sustainable methods. The Embassy is always pleased to hear from citizens active in these areas.  See our Links page for inspiration!  Celebrate National Day on 27 July - Citizens send your photos for display in the Embassy Gallery!  Notices          Paulovia National Day is on 27 July. Citizens are invited to celebrate the day with a flag and send a photo for our Gallery!  NEW:  Famous People Anniversaries Stamps Issued 15 June 2009 featuring Darwin, Handel, Schiller, Braille and Burns. Mint stamp sets and FDCs available from our store [14/Jun/09]  DONATE direct to our featured charities Medecins Sans Frontieres and PLAN International  [19/May/09]
Role & Ethos The role and ethos of the Paulovia International Embassy is to; Actively support and promote social campaigns and development organisations through charitable donations Produce Stamps & First Day Covers to raise revenue for charity donations Support local and international charities and development organisations, especially health and education programmes Support sustainable environmental and wildlife protection organisations and practice sustainable food production and policies Promote peaceful self-determination, social and cultural exchanges Promote 'internationalism', friendship, understanding and basic human rights  Support constructive micronationalism and inter-micronational co-operation 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. Honorary Citizens can also register their Residency or virtual 'home' on one the Paulovia Islands 30 days after receiving their citizenship. Paulovia also seeks suitable citizens to act as Consuls and in other official capacities throughout the world. Honorary Citizens are eligible to receive honours and awards for charitable works; educational achievement; courageous acts; protection of the natural world; promotion of microntationalism; and for services to Paulovia or the Royal Family.  The Crown does not charge any fees for Honorary Citizenhip or for honours and awards bestowed. Paulovia Honorary Citizens are located throughout the macronational and micronational worlds.
History The Principality of Paulovia has a short  history as a minor European monarchy with a diverse Anglo-Greek-Italian cultural heritage. 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. The last vestiges of Paulovian territory in Europe was lost on Cyprus in 1974. Only small private family estates now exist in the United Kingdom, plus the International Embassy and Diplomatic and Cultural Mission based in the UK.
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 were created. Imagine the best aspects and beauty of the Mediterranean or any tropical island - that is the essence of the "Islands" but without tourists! Citizens can now choose which island they wish to 'live' on from our Residency page!  Consulates By applying for Honorary Citizenship you can also become a serving member of the Paulovia Diplomatic Corps. Campaign for a more socially and environmentally just world and raise funds for international and local charities. Together we can make a difference and have fun and make new friends at the same time! Be part of a global state without borders. Become a Paulovian Consul in your part of the world!  Paulovian regional  Consuls appointed so far in 2009 in the following countries; Monaco, Belgium, USA, the Netherlands, India, France, Australia, Indonesia, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Sweden and Thailand.  Thank you for your visit today. Please come again and help us make a difference!         HRH Prince Paul     Last Update: 04-July-2009 Donate to paulovia.org and help us make a difference! RSS Atom Newsgator Rojo Pluck