In his spare time, Prince John consults his cabinet and works out amendments to the Freedonian constitution. He also drafts treatises on topics like gun control and taxation. His biggest task, though, is to put Freedonia on the map. That's because Freedonia doesn't exist, at least not in the way that countries like Turkey and Mexico exist. It doesn't even exist in the way that Monaco or Vatican City exist.
Most nations start with land and worry about principles later.
To hear Prince John tell it, nothing less than the destiny of humankind is at stake in the attempt. Freedonian history begins in 1992. He discussed the idea with a few friends, who then joined him in declaring their homes part of the Republic of Freedonia. The first Freedonian republic was actually an oligarchy, with all authority vested in two presidents and several cabinet members. John gives two reasons.