Ladonia is a Free State that proclaimed itself a free nation in 1996. One could argue that the country has its origin in the Artist Lars Vilks Land art projects ”Nimis” (Latin – ”too much”) and Arx (Latin – ”fortress”). These two colossal sculptures are erected without permit on a remote part of a nature reserve on Kullabergs northeast stony shores. The battle about Arx and Nimis has rolled through the court system of Sweden during 20 years and has gone through the District Court and the Court of Civil and Criminal Appeal.
Ladonia acquires a colony in Norway (Telemark) acclaimed in May 17 (National Day in Norway). An embassy is built in Falkenberg. Here the first official state visit also takes place.