Verdis: Roblox creator forms a new country with 400 citizens in unclaimed land between Croatia and Serbia, and it’s real

Daniel Jackson, a 20-year-old, has proclaimed himself president of the Free Republic of Verdis, a micro-nation established on a disputed area between Croatia and Serbia in 2019. Despite facing challenges with Croatian authorities, including detention and deportation, Jackson continues to advocate for Verdis’s recognition and access, seeking support from Serbia and envisioning a future return to the land.

​Daniel Jackson, a 20-year-old, has proclaimed himself president of the Free Republic of Verdis, a micro-nation established on a disputed area between Croatia and Serbia in 2019. Despite facing challenges with Croatian authorities, including detention and deportation, Jackson continues to advocate for Verdis’s recognition and access, seeking support from Serbia and envisioning a future return to the land.