Thekabarnews.com—This article is based on the review from the DW Documentary channel of Liberland. Although Liberland is still establishing itself, it already has a president. If you’re feeling frustrated or confused about the state of this country, it might be better to move to Liberland, which is free.

Let’s celebrate this Sunday holiday with this story and, of course, Koptagul, wak!

Are you tired of the way the government works? Do you feel like taxes are an ex that will not let you go? Do regulations fluctuate in frequency, much like notifications for online loans? Don’t worry. Liberland is a land of hope, which is a nonexistent country, yet it is ruled by a president. Indeed, the narrative is not a fictional tale. The story is true, or at least, part of it is real.

A Czech libertarian politician named Vit Jedlička has claimed a 7 km² wetland on the banks of the Danube River, between Croatia and Serbia, as a country since 2015. They had a party on their 10th anniversary in April 2025. Google Maps has even identified the route that goes to the place. There is “Liberty Road.” Is that dramatic? Yes, of course. Above the marsh, one’s imagination can roam freely.

Liberland promises a perfect place for libertarians. Libertarians can expect minimal red tape, voluntary taxation, a blockchain-based digital government, and online citizenship. What is the requirement? Don’t be a communist. That’s all there is to it. Their idea of democracy is not “one person, one vote,” but “whoever gives the most has the most power.” Politics is based on merit. The more merit (and of course money, time, and effort), the more power you have to vote. Does it sound right? Or does it sound like the state shares?

The president is going around the world to find investors. From Berlin to Dubai. Since 2024, they have had an office in Dubai’s DMCC free zone. Are there tickets available for the 10th anniversary party? Some cost 999 euros, which is almost 19 million IDR. How much does a passport cost? 10,000 USD per person (about 160 million IDR) and 20,000 USD per family (about 320 million IDR). This passport is just a symbol and isn’t recognized by other countries yet. But in advertising pamphlets, symbols can be more powerful than facts.

People who support him aren’t normal. There are names like Justin Sun, the crypto billionaire who is also the prime minister. Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul was there online to celebrate with them. There are activists from Florida, crypto investors from throughout the world, and YouTubers with 60 million followers. Approximately 800,000 individuals have submitted applications for citizenship. They remarked that the surge of immigration is “greater than the United States.” Wow. The country is not officially recognized yet, but its waiting list is longer than that of a K-pop concert.

However, let’s take a moment to ground ourselves. Croatia doesn’t recognize Liberland and does not let people in. If the president sets foot in the area, he says he could be arrested. Serbia lets it happen as long as it does not pose too many difficulties. There were celebrations aboard boats, on a sand island, and in Ark-Village, a “diaspora village” in Serbia that is about 3 km from the major claim site. Their floating government building has even caught fire.

The Montevideo Convention says that a country needs land, a government, a permanent population, and the ability to talk to other countries. Liberland has a president, a national anthem, a flag, and a claimed territory. But what about the people who live here permanently? That is what we want. People who stay for more than ten days can become citizens. Some people come with LifeStraws and folding knives, ready to camp like in an epic fantasy movie, all for a passport that still will not let them into Europe.

Critics argue that implementing a meritocracy based on money could turn the state into a private club. Quinn Slobodian and other historians see schemes like this as part of the “crack-up capitalism” movement, which means breaking the world into tax-free zones that democracy cannot reach. Jürgen Geuter, a computer scientist from Berlin, warns us that getting rid of bureaucracy without knowing why the laws were made might lead to terrible unfairness.

So, is Liberland the answer for people who are sick of their countries? Is Liberland merely a reflection of global sentiments regarding high taxes, rising living costs, and politicians who appear to be ineffective? Maybe both. Liberland is a test. It illustrates that you can now pitch a country at a crypto conference, just like you would a company.
This means governments can sell passports in a way similar to high-end memberships. You may buy that independence in a package at $0.00.

You learned today that some individuals are actually creating “Europe’s Singapore” on a 7 km² swamp, despite the existence of over 8 billion people in the world. Liberland shows us that the idea of a nation is never really finished, whether it is a vision of the future or an extravagant fairy tale. You can worship, criticize, or build it on disputed land with conviction, blockchain, and a wonderful brochure.

Liberland could sound appealing if you want to live without having to pay taxes. But before you camp in the swamp for a fake passport, you should question yourself if freedom without recognition is really freedom or simply a costly fantasy.

“Bang, we are free too, especially to drink coffee.”

“Wak, it’s free for coffee. But if you are late with your taxes by a day, you will have to pay a fee. Even after others repeatedly trick them, they remain delighted. What else do we need in our country? Ups.”

By: Rosadi Jamani, Chairman of Satupena West Kalimantan.