Over the past few months, Wikinews reporter Joseph Ford has held several interviews with Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia, a micronation located near Dayton, Nevada. This week, Ford had the opportunity to interview another intermicronational leader, Christopher Beyette, prince of the Principality of Vikesland, another micronation located in Manitoba. 
At only three years old, the Principality is a relative newcomer to the intermicronational community.
When asked if he considers Vikesland a serious micronation, Prince Christopher said that his country is "a new nation project. Our goal is to eventually become an internationally recognized state with hopefully some sort of small sovereign land base."
He went on to tell much more about Vikesland, which can be read in the interview below.
((Wikinews (Joseph Ford))) Today, there are hundreds of micronations that are little more than online chat groups or role playing games. Is the Principality of Vikesland a serious land-claiming micronation? Do you have the goal of eventual international recognition?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Where is the Principality of Vikesland located?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) How large is Vikesland?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Tell us about your country's history.
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Does Vikesland have its own flag, currency and national anthem?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) What is the official language of Vikesland?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) What is the governmental structure of Vikesland?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Does Vikesland have its own military?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Tell us about the Vikeslandic culture.
I am currently going to have an official Vikeslandic food recipe compilation made and posted on our website. I hope to have authentic Vikeslandic food up there for everyone to try. Being socially conscious and having a good time in this life is top of the list.   
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Does Vikesland belong to any international organizations?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Can one become a citizen of Vikesland? Is honorary citizenship granted?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) Can people visit Vikesland?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) What are your duties as prince? What is it like to run your own country?
((WN (Joseph Ford))) There are thousands reading this right now. Is there anything else you would like us to know about your nation?

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Wikinews interviews Christopher Beyette, prince of the Principality of Vikesland