The Federated States of Gapla, commonly known as Gapla, is a country in southeastern Europe that emerged from a border dispute. Our mission is to settle the territory of Greater Danubia and transform Gapla into a thriving, innovative nation.

Yes. Gapla is a sovereign state with full sovereignty over its territories under international law.

Gapla values an accessible community where citizenship is free and everyone, no matter who you are, can meaningfully contribute. Our core values also include innovation, simple governance, democracy, the rule of law, and the protection of civil liberties.

Our mission is to settle the territory of Greater Danubia and transform Gapla into a thriving, innovative nation.

Gapla’s territory is approximately 205 acres.

Currently, Gapla has no resident population as we are not yet in the settlement phase. However, Gapla has over 1,850 registered e-Residents, including 93 full citizens.

Yes. Gapla has received tacit recognition from the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Gapla’s currency is the Gapla Dollar, a fast, innovative, and fully digital currency managed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Gapla. All Gaplan citizens and permanents residents are eligible for an account at the Bank of Gapla’s online banking system to manage their money. Tourists and other visitors are also allowed to open temporary accounts, allowing them to participate in Gapla’s economy while they are in Gapla.

Gapla’s main territorial claims comprise the territories commonly known as the “Pocket West of Apatin” (Cristus) and “Pocket 2” (Gaplastovia) on maps of the region. These territories, collectively known as Greater Danubia, were acquired under the terra nullius principle of international law following the dissolution of Ongal, as neither Croatia nor Serbia claimed these territories in their interpretation of the border dispute.

The Federated States of Gapla’s claim on the area is the only legitimate claim, as it was the first to claim the territory following the dissolution of Ongal, the first legitimate claimant to the territory, in accordance with the terra nullius principle of international law.

You can do so on the National Shop.

Eventually, yes, but Gapla is not yet in the settlement phase. Once it enters the settlement phase, you will need to be a Gaplan citizen who meets specific requirements, including a one-week camping trip within Gapla. We will notify you when the application for settlement opens.

Currently, Gapla’s government is under the Provisional Government, its sole governing body, until the settlement phase and certain requirements are met. These requirements can be found in the Charter of the Provisional Government, on the Documents page.

Gapla’s government, based on current plans by the Provisional Government, will feature a combined executive and legislative body called the National Assembly. Some members of the National Assembly will also serve as ministers in the President’s cabinet.

The executive branch will include 6 seats: the President, Deputy President, and governors and deputy governors of Gapla’s two states. The legislative branch will consist of 14 seats, each elected through nationwide party-list proportional representation.

Judicial power will be vested in the Supreme Court, which will have 5 seats, appointed by the President for life tenure.

Gapla’s Provisional Government is the current sole governing body, made up of dedicated Gaplan citizens selected through a selective application process. It is responsible for planning Gapla’s future, promoting its development, and overseeing its governance. The Provisional Government remains in power until the settlement phase and other key requirements are met, as establishing a full government before settlement is neither feasible nor efficient.

Applications for the Provisional Government are available on the Secure Citizen Portal, and are accepted on a rolling basis. Each application is reviewed, debated, and voted on at the next Provisional Government meeting. Following approval, you must complete and pass a brief orientation course to become a member.

Currently, there are no elections in Gapla following the Provisional Government’s seizure of power in January 2024. However, once the Provisional Government is dissolved, elections are planned to be held annually each January. According to current plans by the Provisional Government, the six executive officers (the President, Deputy President, two state governors, and two state deputy governors) will be elected through ranked-choice voting, and fourteen legislative officers (the remaining fourteen out of twenty seats in the National Assembly) will be elected through nationwide party-list proportional representation.

This is extremely unlikely, as most countries do not recognize Gapla. However, if you choose to visit or settle in Gapla, you may encounter conflict with the Croatian Border Police or Hrvatske Sume (the forestry company of the Croatian government), which could lead to potential legal issues. Additionally, if you are a citizen of the Republic of China (Taiwan), which has tacit recognized Gapla but does not allow dual citizenship, you may face legal challenges if you attempt to hold both Gaplan and Taiwanese citizenship. However, persecution or revocation of Taiwanese citizenship for obtaining Gaplan citizenship remains extremely unlikely.

Official websites of the Gaplan government are hosted on the gaplagov.org domain.

Yes. However, due to the current scarcity of boats in the region and the current blockade of the area by the Croatian Border Police, travel to Gapla may be difficult. Do not attempt to travel to Gapla without the guidance of the Gaplan government, as this can be highly dangerous.

An eGapla ID is a unique digital identifier for Gaplan citizens, residents, tourists, and government officials, used to access various government services. It is a secure, single sign-on system that most Gaplan websites and services use, eliminating the need for multiple usernames and passwords. Citizens can request an eGapla ID, while tourists and non-citizen residents may receive a limited, temporary version for essential services. You can apply for an eGapla ID on the Secure Citizen Portal.

You can stay informed about events and developments in Gapla through our News page and Newsletter.

You can update your records through the Secure Citizen Portal. Simply log in with your eGapla ID, and you will find the buttons to make the necessary changes.

The best way to connect with other Gaplan citizens is through our Discord server.