Man built a country with just 400 citizens, says it all began as 'an experiment'
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Daniel Jackson, a 20-year-old who is originally from Australia, founded the Free Republic of Verdis on disputed land between Croatia and Serbia, creating a small sliver of a nation.
He is operating what he calls a "government in exile." "When you realize that you are in a country you have created, it is magical." Reem Amro is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
"Verdis was an idea I had when I was 14," said Jackson, who is 20 years old. "It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We have all dreamed of creating something crazy."
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