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The Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar a micronation based within the borders of Britain. The Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar consists of three islands located in Baffins Pond, Portsmouth.

Records of Baffins Farm (including the pond) date back to 1194. Since then it has changed hands several times. In the 19th century it was used by local farmers, and in 1912 it became a public park. In 1938 it was saved from demolition, and sold to the City of Portsmouth. King Daniel I established the Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar's putative claim to the pond islands on March 18th, 2019, after noticing that they were not specifically mentioned in the 1938 land sale contract. King Daniel I subsequently sent a letter announcing his claim to Portsmouth council, and released a series of banknotes, identity cards and constructed our constitution.

A constitution is a system, which establishes the rules and principles by which an organisation is governed. In the case of nations, this term refers specifically to a national constitution, which defines the nation's political principles and establishes the power and duties of each government. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. This is commonly called the Bill of rights. A Bill of Rights is a statement of certain rights that citizens and/or residents of a free society have (or ought to have). In some jurisdictions, the Bill of Rights is entrenched in the constitution of that nation-state. When embedded in the constitution, it can prescribe the limits of power the government has to intervene in the lives of its citizens.

Etymology
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Colloquially
 * Isles of Colibar

Officially
 * Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar

Unofficial names
 * Isles of Colibar
 * United Colibar
 * Colibar

History
1738 - 1912 (approx) - Baffins Pond, changes hands a few times, originally belonging to Milton Manor, and in the late 19th century used by various local farmers.

1912 - 1938 - Baffins pond becomes a local park for Portsmouth residents; and in 1938 is saved through petition, and sold to the corporation for £5,000. This stopped the demolition of the isles and pond.

1938 - 1970's - The old farm buildings of yesteryear are demolished to make way for new housing. The pond remains, and is modernised to comply with health and safety regulations.

1970's - Aug 16th 2005 - Baffins pond undergoes many alterations, including a fountain and improved walkways. A pond association is also set-up to maintain the levels of wildlife and upkeep of the surroundings. The council last de-silted the pond in 1996; which is when fishermen were last seen at the pond.

Geography
The Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar consists of three islands located in Baffins Pond, Portsmouth.



Demographics
Citizens living outside of national land are designated as "citizens abroad". They are afforded all rights guaranteed by the Kingdom.

Government and Politics
The Isles of Colibar is a Constitutional Monarchy

Administrative divisions
The country is administered into three types of divisions:


 * Rule approval: All Acts must be sent to the Monarch for approval. In times of emergency the Monarch can rule by royal decree.
 * Privy Council: Selected by the Monarch to advise on all matters.
 * Parliament: Elected by the people.

Royal Decrees
Royal decrees are official orders or proclamations made by the Monarch of the United Isles of Colibar.

March 2019

 * 18/03/19 Establishment - The establishment of the Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar.
 * 20/03/19 Constitution - Ratification of the Constitution of the Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar.

Economy
The economic system of Colibar is a market liberal economy.