The fact that there are disputes over land in Israel is not a statement that would shock anyone. Israelis and Palestinians have been quarreling over territory for years now. Egypt, Jordan, Syria and the Palestinians have all been fighting with Israel over land since the 1947 UN Petition Plan. Worse is that, in the attempt to settle these disputes, other arguments over land have arisen as we witnessed during the 2005 withdrawal from Gaza.
Despite all the turmoil that surrounds the subject of land ownership in Israel, one nation has managed to exist peacefully with Israel, completely happy to coexist in the spirit of mutual growth and prosperity. The country I am talking about is the State of Akhzivland.
Located on the northern coastline of Israel, the Micronation of Akhzivland was first settled by President and sole permanent resident Eli Avivi in the early 1950’s. In 1970, lacking any legitimate claim to the territory, Eli Avivi declared Akhzivland an independent nation, allowing him to retain ownership of the two and a half acres that he had been living in for almost two decades.
Since its creation, Akhzivland has become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon in Israel. Its beautiful surroundings have led to an influx of both Israeli and foreign tourists. Israeli rock bands frequently hold concerts in the tiny nation. To accommodate Akhzivlands visitors Avivi has built a hostel and camping grounds, which can be rented for a nominal fee. There is also a museum which showcases many of the archaeological findings that Avivi himself exhumed from an ancient settlement in Akhzivland dating back to 1000 BCE.
Currently, Akhzivland is looking to increase its volume of overseas tourism, so if you’re planning a trip to Israel why not make a brief stopover in Akhzivland? Akhzivland can be reached on Route 4, 2.4 miles north of Nahariya.
refrence: goworldtravel
