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About our Country
Learn about how Gapla and its community works.
Hopes, Dreams, and Wishes
Learn about how Gapla was born from a hope, a dream, and a wish for something more.
Plauged by the inefficient and antiquated governing systems, lack of meritocracy and accessibility, and social justice issues in our home countries, Gapla was “born from a hope, born from a dream, born from a wish… for something more” when we discovered our territory of Greater Danubia, as proudly sung in our national anthem, Hail Gaplastovia.
One day, we would want to call Greater Danubia, two lush territories on the Danube River, our home — not one forged by racial, ethnic, linguistic, or religious groups, but as a forward-thinking, modern, accessible, meritocratic, democratic, free, and fair country ready for the challenges of the twenty-first century and beyond.
How is Gapla even possible?
Gapla is technically a country as it has the highest authority over a piece of territory, acquired through the terra nullius principle of international law.
Sovereign states, commonly known as countries (although the terms are not always interchangable), exercise the highest legitimate authority over a piece of territory by definition, which Gapla exercises on Greater Danubia through the terra nullius principle of international law. They are not formally bound by the laws or regulations of other states or organizations unless by mutual consent. Thus, no sovereign state or organization has the power to regulate what is and is not a sovereign state.
As a sovereign state, Gapla is not located within any other nation’s borders nor bound by their laws. Gapla exercises its sovereignty by forming an independent government, writing laws, and issuing passports, identity cards, and citizenship certificates.
While we exercise our powers as a sovereign state, we are not yet at the settlement stage. Instead, we are more of a community united by the vision of building a new country than one already existing, even though we are technically already a sovereign state. Under the terra nullius principle of international law, Gapla has sovereignty over its territory but has not yet settled it, and this is where we need your help to plan and build our future as a new, innovative, and modern country.
A Global Community
Gapla’s global community is diverse, with hundreds of citizenship applications received from over 30 countries across every continent except Antarctica.
Gapla’s strength lies in its foundation: our country was not built for a single racial or ethnic group, but instead around a unifying vision. While celebrating our differences and sharing diverse cultures and traditions, we remain united in our mission to create an innovative and modern country guided our principles and values.
We believe in unity in diversity and that everyone, no matter where you are, how you look, or what you believe, should have the opportunity to help build Gapla. Skilled immigration and multiculturalism are valuable in developing and advancing our nation.
This map is for illustrative purposes only and does not indicate Gaplan views on international borders.
The Gaplan Representation Organization, coordinating Gapla’s work in the Greater Danubia region and representing Gapla in the international community, is registered with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, NGO Branch.
Ready to get involved?
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.