New Rizalia

New Rizalia, officially the Republic of New Rizalia is a micronation that claims territories in North America and Asia. The Republic of New Rizalia was founded on December 2, 2017 by Seann Torres, the nation's current president. The claimed territories of New Rizalia, called states, are Scarborough Shoal and Highland Province. There are currently 30 citizens living within or outside the Republic of New Rizalia and its population is 6. New Rizalia's capital is Highland Province.

The name,  New Rizalia,  originates from a proposed name,  Rizalia,  for the country that is now the Philippines. The name  Rizalia  derives from a Filipino hero, José Rizal, whose efforts eventually led to Philippine independence.

States
Highland Province - Highland Province serves as the capital of the Republic of New Rizalia. It was annexed to the Republic of New Rizalia on December 2, 2017. Highland Province is located near Highland, California, the area that it is named after. New Rizalia's Government Center is located in Highland Province. The total area of Highland Province is 4,500 square feet.

Scarborough Shoal - Scarborough Shoal is a shoal located between the Macclesfield Bank and Luzon island in the South China Sea. Scarborough Shoal was annexed to the Republic of New Rizalia on December 2, 2017. Before its annexation to the Republic of New Rizalia, Scarborough Shoal was claimed by the People's Republic of China, Republic of China, and the Republic of the Philippines. Its total sea area is 58 square miles.

Flags
Flag of the Republic of New Rizalia (also used as the flag of Scarborough Shoal) The flag of the Republic of New Rizalia is based off General Gregorio del Pilar's Philippine Revolution flag and a variant of the Katipunan (a revolutionary society whose aim was to gain independence from Spain) flag. The flag is patterned after that of Cuba's. The K stands for Katipunan. The black symbolizes ethnic heritage, blue signifies liberation, white symbolizes peace, and red represents war.​ Flag of Highland Province ​The flag of Highland Province is based off the United States' flag. The bear in the shield is based off the California grizzly bear in the California flag. White represents peace, blue represents justice, red represents bloodshed (in war), and yellow represents happiness.

Recognition
Recognition of New Rizalia

The Republic of New Rizalia is currently recognized by these micronations:
 * Danotopian Empire

Recognition of other countries/micronations

The Republic of New Rizalia recognizes all members of the UN (United Nations). It also recognizes these countries or micronations partially or not recognized by the United Nations:
 * Free Republic of Liberland
 * Molossia
 * Principality of Sealand
 * Kingdom of Talossa
 * Danotopian Empire
 * Sancti Imperii ex Skywalkistan
 * PaLsia
 * Seborga
 * Conch Republic
 * Aerican Empire
 * Republic of China
 * Kosovo