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 a percentage of income from sales of limited edition stamps and First Day Covers sold through the Paulovia Philatelic Bureau 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!  Welcome to all our Citizens and visitors!  Notices          NOTICE: New citizenship applications have been suspended until further notice as the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture have a backlog of applications to process. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. [23-Jan-10]  Citizens that did not receive HRH's email New Year Greeting issued to every citizen on 8 January, should check their 'spam' and 'trash' folders. Changed your email? Please let the Embassy know quoting your Citizenship number.  CHRISTMAS CHARITY STAMP: Issued 4 December 2009. Mint stamps and FDCs available from our store [05/12/09]   DONATE direct to our featured charities Medecins Sans Frontieres and PLAN International  [11/10/09]
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-Scottish and 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 ; Monaco, Belgium, USA, the Netherlands, India, France, Australia, Indonesia, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Sweden, Thailand, Israel and Poland.  Thank you for your visit today. Please come again and help us make a difference!         HRH Prince Paul     Last Update:  30-January-2010 Donate to paulovia.org and help us make a difference! RSS Atom Newsgator Rojo Pluck