Also, the Order of Malta has an extremely long history and tradition (depending on where you draw the line, from nearly 1000 years to about 500). The Order of Malta also at one time actually possessed sovereign territory, which gives precedent to the exceptions to my previous Wikipedia quote.
That said, if Agora tries to become officially recognized by anything more than a micronation, I wish it the best of luck, and suggest that it begin increasing to a great extent its number of members. :) On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 10:50 PM, Josiah Worcester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I am of the opinion that Agora should now try to move for its sovereignity, > taking as inspiration the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The SMOoA, > though sovereign (and > recognised by the UN), has absolutely no territory whatsoever. I am of the > opinion that Agora should attempt to be recognised by other nations as a > sovereign entity. I > suggest we start with the various micronations (though that may not help > our legitimacy when communicating with other, more well-recognised states). > >
