Giumetta

Guimetta, officially the Principate of Guimetta (Principato di Giumetta) is a small island nation in the Mediterranean sea.

History
The tiny principato was founded in 1172 when the son of the King of Sardinia, Alessandro I, a mariner, left the mainland on a voyage and sighted a small island. He came with a small group the following month and settled the island. In 1174 the community was thriving and was now named Cortina. Each year, more people came from the mainland to join the community. From Cortina, Alessandro and 80 men traveled and founded Petrona. There he proclaimed this to be a principality and he would become Prince Alessandro I. The country became successful at attracting people and production of wine and olive oil. In the 20th century the country faced many difficulties. When World War I started many men joined the Italian army and they died. In 1939 World War II started and Benito Mussolini invaded the island and forced the king to fly to Egypt.