Hokoria (officially the Hokorian State) is a self-declared nation that borders the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. It was formed in April 2022, under the name ‘Aweland’.
Hokoria is comprised of two provinces- Dama (bordering the city of Leeds in the United Kingdom) and Serenia (bordering Hong Kong).
Hokoria is a real nation (as per the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States) which has extremely limited recognition. Hokoria is not recognised by any United Nations member state.
Our territory
Hokoria is comprised of two provinces- Dama (bordering the city of Leeds in the United Kingdom) and Serenia (bordering Hong Kong).
Our governance
Hokoria is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy in which sovereignty is vested in the people but exercised through the authority of the Koru, the royal head of state. The Koru embodies the state and holds extensive executive, legislative and judicial powers- including the right to issue constitutional orders, appoint and dismiss government officials, and assent to or withhold laws.
The legislature consists of the elected Assembly, which represents the people and debates legislation, though its acts require the assent of the Koru to acquire legal force.
The Government, led by a Prime Minister, is accountable to the Assembly, but both the Prime Minister and ministers serve at the pleasure of the Koru.
Our principles
- That every Hokorian be welcomed into the community as an equal.
- That every person empowers each other to give the power to make decisions that concern themselves.
- That every person shows respect towards and interest in the Hokorian State and the Government, regardless of differing political or social beliefs.
- That every person stands against fascism, bigotry and conflict.
Our citizens
Hokorian citizens are located across the world, typically brought together through online platforms. As such, the Government faces a challenge in engaging with citizens and excercising complete authority.
Any person aged 14 or over can apply to become a Hokorian citizen, even if they have no family or settlement links to the Hokorian State.