At last, a homo, er, home!
Oct. 6th, 2004 10:20 pmhttp://www.gaykingdom.org
The Gay & Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands is located in Oceania, in the
timezone GMT 10. The country has boundary coastline of 3,095 (km).
Major Urban Areas:
Heaven, no (other) major settlements.
Elevations:
Lowest Point: Pacific Ocean 0m
Highest Point: unnamed location on the Island of Heaven
(Cato Island) 6m.
Capital:
The Island of Heaven, formally known as Cato Island.
Physical Features:
Sand and Coral reefs and islands.
Hazards:
Occasional tropical cyclones.
Climate:
Tropical.
Area:
Land area total: less than 3 sq km.
Note: includes numerous small islands and reefs scattered over a sea area of
780,000 sq km, with the capital Islet of Heaven the most important.
Government:
Constitutional Monarchy whose ruler is called Emperor.
Executive Branch:
The Kingdom is administered by a Prime Minister and a Privy Council.
History:
The Gay Kingdom was first administered as an overseas territory of England. In
the 1960's it was administered from Australia by the department of the
Environment, Sport and Territories. In June 2004 it declared it's independence
from Australia and is currently the smallest Kingdom in the world.
Flag Description:
The gay rainbow pride flag is the official flag of the Kingdom.
Coat of Arms:
The upside down pink triangle is the kingdom's official coat of arms.
National Anthem:
I am what I am - by Gloria Gaynor.
I am what I am was written by Jerry Herman, a long time public gay male and one
of the longest AIDS survivors in the world. Lord Herman and his Music
coordinator Lord York have been a champion for "Our" cause for a long-time and
the gay government is most honoured to have this song as the kingdom's official
national anthem.
Ports & Harbour:
None, offshore anchorage only.
Military - note:
The Kingdom has declared itself neutral, it does however have a small army of
gay activist located around the world it can call on in times of emergency.
Diplomatic representation:
The Gay Kingdom has Consulates located in the major cities of most states and
nations in the world. Most of the Consulates are located in the offices of the
gay press (media/newspapers/magazines) of these nations.
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Date: 2004-10-07 11:17 am (UTC)So...
Date: 2004-10-07 02:50 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-10-07 05:19 pm (UTC)I would like to know what the Coordinates of this island is, if only to look for it on the geological survey satellite pictures.
A gay Island... who knew? *Wonders if 2_gryphon knows about it*
I bet it would make a good tourist destination.