Historical Micronation of Đại Việt (Vietnam)
A state should have:
A permanent population
A defined territory
A government
The capacity to enter into relations with other states
✅ If a micronation can theoretically satisfy all 4 criteria, it may claim statehood under international law—even if not recognized.
Officially Established: 1054 CE (by Emperor Lý Thánh Tông)
Ended: 1804 CE (when renamed to Việt Nam under Emperor Gia Long)
Existed Through:
Lý Dynasty (1009–1225)
Trần Dynasty (1225–1400)
Hồ Dynasty (1400–1407)
Later Lê Dynasty (1428–1789)
Tây Sơn Dynasty (1778–1802)
(Eventually replaced by the Nguyễn Dynasty, which rebranded it as Việt Nam)
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Considered the predecessor to modern Vietnam.
Cultural identity, administrative systems, and national pride all heavily shaped by Đại Việt’s legacy.
Known for its fierce resistance to foreign domination and sophisticated bureaucratic governance.