Parva Domus

The Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies or Parva Domus is a self-proclaimed micronation surrounded by the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It has served since 1878 as a civil, cultural and recreational association.[1]

Republic of Parva Domus Magna Quies

Micronation
Flag
Coat of arms
Motto: Parva domus magna quies
Small house, big rest
Anthem: Parva Domus March
Demonym(s)Parvense
Organizational structurePresidential constitutional republic
• President
Bartolomé Grillo
• Vice President
Milton Marona
Establishment
• Declared
25 August 1878
Area claimed
• Total
0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi)
Population
• Estimate
200, ~850,000 historical
Claimed GDP (PPP)2017 estimate
• Total
Est. USD 4.8M
HDI0.94
very high
Purported currencyParva Domus Peso

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 organization, its citizens employ all sorts of flamboyant appellations and honours. It consists of a government led by a President and a Cabinet of Ministers, including a secretary of Foreign Affairs.[2]

Main entrance of the Micronation

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

The constitution of Parva Domus admits a maximum of 250 simultaneous citizens. In 130 years, the republic has had over 843,297 citizens.[3]

Famous Parvenses

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

Important events
Commemorative coin for the 125th anniversary of independence.

In 2003 the Uruguayan Postal Service issued a postage stamp in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Republic of Parva Domus.[4] In 2007 the micronation hosted a meeting between Uruguayan and Argentinean diplomats in the middle of the pulp mill dispute.[5]

Every year during Uruguay's Heritage Day, the micronation opens its doors and offers guided visits of its National Museum, gardens, and theatre.[6]

References
  1. Medina, Federico (2017-08-19). "La República de Parva Domus y Joventango celebran mañana el siglo de La cumparsita". la diaria (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  2. www.espectador.com. "Parva Domus, la pequeña república dentro de Uruguay - Espectador.com". Espectador.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  3. ElPais. "Nueva fecha patria en la Parva Domus". Diario EL PAIS Uruguay (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  4. "Sellos - Correo Uruguayo". www.correo.com.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  5. "Las "gestiones " de Parva Domus" (in Spanish). 2007-05-20. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  6. Observador, El. "Viaje a la sede de un país imposible". El Observador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-28.
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