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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Conch_RepublicConch Republic - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Official languages: English
   • Purported currency: Conch dollar, (US dollar de facto)

   • Organizational structure: Republic
   • Status: Integrated into the United States

2. conchrepublic.comHome - The Official Website of the Conch Republic

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   Welcome to the official website of the Conch Republic, here you'll find information about our Key West micronation. Browse our site for more!

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4. www.grunge.com › 1070274The Conch Republic: When Key West 'Seceded' From ... - Grunge

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   Oct 25, 2022 · The Conch Republic: When Key West 'Seceded' From Florida And Became Its Own Country. xbrchx/Shutterstock. By Aaron Homer / Oct. 25, 2022 1:42 pm EST. Key West, Florida (pictured above) is one of those American cities that — like Roswell, New Mexico, or Eureka Springs, Arkansas — leans into its weirdness. Around town, the vibe is one of lazy ...

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5. conchrepublic.com › our-founding-in-1982Our Founding in 1982 - The Founding of the Conch Republic

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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.

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   Who is the Conch Republic?

   • Today we stand proudly as a community of who have “Sovereign State Of Mind” and as the “People who seceded where others have failed” The Conch Republic (also known as Key West and the Florida Keys) like many nations was born from trouble.

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   What does 'welcome to the Conch Republic' mean?

   • The sign "WELCOME TO THE CONCH REPUBLIC" greets those arriving at Key West International Airport. The Conch Republic ( / ˈkɒŋk /) 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.

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   Where did the Conch Republic come from?

   • 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.

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   Does the Conch Republic still exist?

   • The Conch Republic, though it only "existed" for a few minutes (and here the word "existed" is being used extremely liberally), remains a source of pride for the Key West locals. These days, the short-lived "republic" is largely wrapped up in the generalized quirkiness that is Key West.

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7. www.atlasobscura.com › places › the-conch-republicThe Conch Republic – Key West, Florida - Atlas Obscura

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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 ...

8. keywesthistoricseaport.com › blog › key-west-is-alsoKey West is Also Known as The Conch Republic – And This is ...

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   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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10. myfloridahistory.org › frontiers › articleFlorida Frontiers “The Conch Republic” | Florida Historical ...

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    Tues. - Thur. 10:00am - 2:00pm. Florida Frontiers “The Conch Republic” After the secession of Key West and the establishment of the Conch Republic in 1982, the republic’s flag was painted on the Key West International Airport. Florida seceded from the Union on January 10, 1861.