Sealand
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| Capital | N/A |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Currency | Sealand dollar (pegged in value to USD) |
| Area | total: 0.004 km2 water: 0 km2 land: 0.004 km2 |
| Population | 27 (2002 est.) |
| Language | English (official) |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Electricity | 230V, 50 Hz |
| Calling Code | Not Assigned |
| Internet TLD | Not Assigned |
| Time Zone | summer: UTC +1 winter: UTC |
Sealand [1] is a sea fort in the North Sea, located 10 km off the coast of Suffolk, England. It is best known for its (unrecognized) claim to be the world's smallest nation. Rather, it is currently regarded as a micronation
[edit] Get in
Long entirely off-limits to tourists, the U.K. travel company Church & East now take booking for visits for groups of 1-5 people. An entry visa costs $100 Sealand dollars (£50), the return transfer from Suffolk SX$120 and a day trip/one-night/two-night stay (full board) SX$100/200/300 per person.
[edit] Get around
Walk. The entire habitable area of the fort is 550 sq.m.
[edit][add listing] See
The sea, the fort and the English coastline.
[edit][add listing] Do
With panoramic views of the Ocean, in Sealand staring at the ocean is a major past time. You could also engage in the famous walking "The Perimeter" or even take part in the ancient ritual of drinking "Tea"
[edit][add listing] Buy
Online Sealand has a comprehensive catalog of all things Sealand. This includes Tee-shirts, stamps, and even lordships.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Often flounder can be found beached on the platform, this serves as a magnificent feast for the locals. They also engage in the consuption of "microwave dinners"
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[edit][add listing] Sleep
[edit] Contact
[edit] Get out
Unless you're planning to swim your way to the coast, you'll get out the same way you came in: By helicopter.
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