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The Official Website Of The Conch Republic. Conch Republic Independence Celebration Key West, FL 33040, USA [email protected] (305) 304-2400
The Conch Republic (/ ˈ k ɒ ŋ k /) is a micronation declared as a sarcastic secession of the city of Key West, Florida, from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city.
- English
- Conch dollar, (US dollar de facto)
- Republic
- Integrated into the United States
Key West, FL 33040 305-294-4403. Open Daily at 11:30am Closing times vary, so please call!
Jan 20, 2020 · Conch Republic Seafood Company. Claimed. Review. Save. Share. 7,169 reviews #91 of 256 Restaurants in Key West $$ - $$$ American Bar Seafood. 631 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040 +1 305-294-4403 Website Menu. Closes in 19 min: See all hours. Improve this listing. See all (2,002) Travelers' Choice 2023. RATINGS. Food. Service. Value. Atmosphere.
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Our History. The Conch Republic (also known as Key West and the Florida Keys) like many nations was born from trouble. The trouble started back in the dark days of March 1982, when the U.S. Federal Government placed a Border Patrol Roadblock at the Last Chance Saloon in Florida City.
Apr 5, 2023 · The Conch Republic is a tongue-in-cheek “micronation” that was established on April 23, 1982, when Key West declared itself to be independent from the United States. The reason for this declaration was a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint that was causing significant traffic congestion on the only road connecting Key West to the mainland.
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Mar 28, 2010 · The Conch Republic in the Florida Keys has declared that is the world’s first “fifth world” nation: “We exist as a ‘State of Mind,’ and aspire only to bring more Warmth, Humor and Respect to...