About us

We are a micronation based within the borders of Britain. The Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar consists of three islands located in Baffins Pond, Portsmouth. The isles were once claimed as part of the Grand Duchy of the Lagoan Isles but they were left vacant and so the United Isles of Colibar was born out of conquest.

Records of Baffins Farm (including the pond) date back to 1194. Since then it has changed hands several times. In the 19th century it was used by local farmers, and in 1912 it became a public park. In 1938 it was saved from demolition, and sold to the City of Portsmouth. We established the Kingdom of the United Isles of Colibar's putative claim to the pond islands on March 18th, 2019, after noticing that they were not specifically mentioned in the 1938 land sale contract. We have subsequently sent a letter announcing his claim to Portsmouth council, and released a series of banknotes, identity cards and constructed our constitution.

A constitution is a system, which establishes the rules and principles by which an organisation is governed. In the case of nations, this term refers specifically to a national constitution, which defines the nation's political principles and establishes the power and duties of each government. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. This is commonly called the Bill of rights. A Bill of Rights is a statement of certain rights that citizens and/or residents of a free society have (or ought to have). In some jurisdictions, the Bill of Rights is entrenched in the constitution of that nation-state. When embedded in the constitution, it can prescribe the limits of power the government has to intervene in the lives of its citizens. If you are interested in reading our constitution please click the link below.

Isles of Colibar History:

• 1738 - 1912 (approx) - Baffins Pond, changes hands a few times, originally belonging to Milton Manor, and in the late 19th century used by various local farmers.
• 1912 - 1938 - Baffins pond becomes a local park for Portsmouth residents; and in 1938 is saved through petition, and sold to the corporation for £5,000. This stopped the demolition of the isles and pond.
• 1938 - 1970's - The old farm buildings of yesteryear are demolished to make way for new housing. The pond remains, and is modernised to comply with health and safety regulations.
• 1970's - Aug 16th 2005 - Baffins pond undergoes many alterations, including a fountain and improved walkways. A pond association is also set-up to maintain the levels of wildlife and upkeep of the surroundings. The council last de-silted the pond in 1996; which is when fishermen were last seen at the pond.