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The republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies or Parva Domus is an self-proclaimed micronation surrounded by the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It works since 1878 as a civil, cultural and recreational association.

Description
Self-proclaimed as an independent "Republic", the Parva Domus is a micronation with a social and recreational aim. As usual in this type of organizations its citizens employ all sorts of flamboyant appellations and honours. It counts with a government addressed by a President and a Cabinet of Ministers, including a secretary of Foreign Affairs.

Its territory consists of a "Presidential Palace" -as they call it-, an old neoclassical residence of the 19th century, surrounded by gardens and statues. It is located in an important neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.

El estatuto fundacional de Parva Domus prevé un máximo de 250 ciudadanos simultáneos, poseyendo actualmente 198. Al cabo de 130 años, la “república” sumó un total de 843.297 “habitantes”.

Famous Parvenses
Between hundreds of citizens stand out: Juan Zorrilla de San Martín, Isidoro de María, Eduardo Rodríguez Larreta and Eduardo Fabini.

The micronation also received the visit of famous personalities like Giuseppe Garibaldi or several chiefs of state from Uruguay and other latin american countries.