The Imperial Republic of Nemarkia, or simply 'Nemarkia' as it is more commonly known, is a micronation located entirely within the city of Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland. Founded on the 31st day of July 2009, it was created by Irishman Mark Meehan as an experiment in political theory. It is a fully functioning state, with territory located in the south side of Dublin City. It adopts a Constitutional Elective Monarchy style government, with an elected Premier (Prime Minister) as Head of Government and an elected Emperor or Empress as Head of State. The Imperium does recognize the authority of the Republic of Ireland in it's surrounding area, and so does not make any territorial claims anywhere outside privately owned land.