Last week I visited a territory which used to be an independent country and not many people has heard of, Neutral Moresnet. It was rightfully labeled as a micro country, because only held 344 hectares within its borders and was home to 3000 inhabitants and a smithsonite mine. Its capital and only town was Kelmis. The country lasted independent for over a hundred years, between the napoleonic wars and WWI when it became part of Belgium. You can see a map of Neutral Moresnet in obtained from the Moresnet webpage:
When I arrived to Kelmis I thought it would have some rememorance of its former independence. Pitifully, only a museum exists (at least this is the only thing I saw), but I would have appreciated to see at least a sign saying something like "You are entering the former country of Neutral Moresnet", because unless you are really aware of the existence of the country you won't know when have you entered the former country. If you look carefully you may still find some of the border markers standing.By the way, if you are an esperantist you should go there since it was one of the main esperantist centers. It even was considered one of the languages of the country.
