Heaven
Country: Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands
Region: Oceania
Period: 2004-2017
Location: -19.090833°N, 150.901667°E
Description
Heaven was the proclaimed capital of the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands, a micronation founded in 2004 by activist Mark Iggulden. The Kingdom was established on the Coral Sea Islands, a small, uninhabited archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. The nation claimed to promote LGBTQ+ rights and freedom, with Heaven symbolizing a utopian society for sexual minorities.
Modern Remains
Since the disbandment of the Kingdom in 2017, there are no permanent physical landmarks or structures associated with Heaven. However, the Coral Sea Islands still exist as a natural environment, with their remote locationmaking them uninhabited. The concept of the Kingdom remains a symbolic reminder of the LGBTQ+ advocacythat it represented, and online communities continue to discuss the Kingdom’s legacy and mission.