Rose Island -

To legitimize its claim as a state, Rose Island adopted several formal national attributes:

: Rosa declared himself President and proclaimed independence on May 1, 1968 . National Identity and Symbols Rose Island

: The "nation" issued its own stamps, which were used by visiting tourists and remain collector's items today. To legitimize its claim as a state, Rose

The Italian government viewed Rose Island as a threat to national security and a ploy to evade taxes on tourism. Rose Island