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What is Gapla?
The Federated States of Gapla is a beautiful, free, and innovative new country located near the Danube River. Born from a border dispute, our mission is to foster peace and emphasize harmony among ethnic groups. As a newborn nation, Gapla offers exciting opportunities for investment, settlement, and growth.
Gapla was established on February 28, 2019, after discovering two plots of unclaimed land, totaling 54 acres, near the border dispute between Serbia and Croatia. Since then, we have declared the Federated States of Gapla as a sovereign nation and are seeking individuals to help build and settle our country. Our Provisional Government members are actively involved in planning the blueprints for our new nation and working on exciting projects to initiate settlement.
Our mission is to settle Gapla into a fully functioning country, with our goals guided by our principles and values. With the population density of Monaco, Gapla can accommodate over 4,000 people to join us in physically residing on our land. Anyone can help us build Gapla in our accessible community.
Our Country in Numbers
Registered Citizens
0Gapla is home to over 350 registered citizens, many of whom hold a passport.
Acres of Territory
0Our main territories consist of 54 acres of beautiful forest, nestled by the Danube.
Governance Districts
0Gapla’s five governance districts each serve a close-knitted community.
Provisional Governors
0Our provisional governors work on planning, settling, and promoting Gapla.
Principles and Values
Gapla’s principles and values define our identity as a nation, guiding our mission and purpose in building our country.
Take a look at some of our most important principles and values below.
Your Adventure in Gapla
Become a part of something truly special by joining Gapla. Your journey with us is an opportunity to make history as we inch closer to settlement.
Through our unique Provisional Government and countless other opportunities, you can play a crucial role in shaping Gapla’s legal and governmental framework, designing the blueprints for our nation, engaging with the press, creating cutting-edge digital platforms that let anyone across the world to contribute to Gapla, and working on exciting projects that inch us closer to settlement.
Become a Gaplan citizen
Becoming a Gaplan citizen is the first step in your adventure with Gapla. Once you’re part of our community, the possibilities are endless: you can become an ambassador, join our Provisional Government, or simply connect with like-minded individuals who share similar ideals.
Learn about our nation
Taking the next step, you’ll learn about our nation, our principles, and our goals. This knowledge is your key to actively participating in shaping Gapla’s future, whether as an ambassador, a member of our Provisional Government, or through countless other position available.
Discover ways to get involved
After completing a basic orientation course, you’ll be ready to directly contribute to Gapla’s growth. One option is to visit Gapla and help with on-the-ground expeditions and settlement, but that’s just one of many paths. There are countless opportunities available completely online, from becoming an ambassador to becoming a member of our Provisional Government.
Start your adventure
Once you’ve learned about Gapla and the many ways to get involved, you’ll be able to participate in a way that is meaningful to you. The opportunities are endless: giving interviews to the press, helping to plan our country in the Provisional Government, representing Gapla abroad as an ambassador, and exploring many other exciting roles are just a few examples.
Settlement Progress
Gapla is making significant progress toward building a new nation.
Here’s a quick overview of our progress and our estimated timeline for settlement. If you’re interested in helping us get there, apply for citizenship, the first step to becoming a fully-fledged member of the Provisional Government.
Founding of Gapla
The Federated States of Gapla was officially established on 28 February 2019, with a bold mission to create a new country.
Provisional Government
Our Provisional Government was formed on 23 March 2019, following the ratification of the first Gaplan constitution, marking the beginning of our journey to eventual settlement.
Expedition Committee
In June 2023, the Expedition Committee was created within the Provisional Government by the order of the President of Gapla. This committee is tasked with planning and executing Gapla’s first expedition into our territories.
Secure Citizen Portal
In November 2023, the Secure Citizen Portal was launched by the order of the President of Gapla. This innovative platform allows anyone in the world to contribute to building Gapla, in line with our principle of accessibility.
First Expeditions to the Territories
The first expeditions to Gapla’s territories, New Gaplastovia and Cristus, are scheduled for December 2024 and July 2025, respectively. A Gaplan flag will be placed on the territory, expeditioners will step foot on the land, and a surveying operation will be completed.
Start of Permanent Settlement
Following more expeditions, planning sessions, and other arrangements by the Provisional Government, permanent settlement is scheduled to start in July 2027. Priorities include housing, electricity, water, internet access, and other utilities for the initial settlers.
“They gave us a fake promise. Gapla strives for giving a real promise, a place where segregation and unfair judgement is removed and a place where mankind can finally improve the faults they’ve had since the very beginning. Erit Ergo Justitia!“
Chelsea Ashley Chen
2nd President of Gapla
Latest News and Updates
Stay informed on the latest news and updates from Gapla.
Gapla’s Provisional Government convenes in historic first meeting
News and Updates
August 24, 2024
License plates are now available
Announcements
January 15, 2024
New passports released
Announcements
December 24, 2023
Visit and start settling Gapla today!
Announcements
October 14, 2023
Today, Gapla is calling on visionaries to join our mission.
Are you ready to build a new future?
Citizenship
Citizenship in Gapla is free and is the initial step in joining our community. As a citizen, you can start a business, engage with fellow citizens, and are eligible to apply for the Provisional Government.
Nationbuilding
Joining the Provisional Government makes you one of Gapla’s visionaries. As a member of the Provisional Government, you’ll be involved in building and planning Gapla, including communicating with the press.
Settlement
While we aren’t at settlement yet, Gapla is currently offering opportunities for physical contributions, including land surveying, tourism, and camping. These opportunities are limited and available by request.