Bancairn Republic

The Bancairn Republic (known by its full name as the Republic of Bancairn Island or simply Bancairn) is a state situated on the Island of Bancairn in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It was first discovered in 1754 by British frigate captain Henry Howard during a voyage to Boston, though archaeological evidence seems to prove earlier settlements, in particular by Viking populations. A group of settlers, led by Howard, landed in 1754 and claimed the land for King George the Second. From 1754 to 1759, the colony was named New Portsmouth, which became Banned Cairn's Island, and by transformation, Bancairn Island.

A British dominion from 1754 to 1763, it gained independence from Britain in 1763 after a three year-war (1759-1762) known as the Cairn War of Independence.

Bancairn is a parliamentary Republic (since 1839). It is a centralized state constituted by seven regional authorities known as Counties. Economically, Bancairn is a small but wealthy state, with its bearings solidly implanted in the exploitation of metal and minerals resources, as well as oil stocks and coal. Its economy has become varied over time and now includes services and information technology. It is also a major financial center.