Medoles

Most Serene Republic of Medoles
Sérénissime république de Médoles (French)
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General Information
  • Government: Presidential Constitutional Democracy
  • President: Hoku
  • Capital:
  • Language(s): English · French
  • Religion:
  • Currency:
    • Geography
  • Area: 0.25km²
  • Timezone: UTC-4 (Summer) & UTC-5 (Winter)
    • History
  • Independence from Canada
  • Founded: 24th of January 2024
    • Demography
  • Demonym: Medolite
  • Population: 29 (2025)

    • Medoles (/mɛˈdoʊlz/ MEH-DOHLS), officially the Most Serene Republic of Medoles, is a micronation in North America and an enclave inside Canada. The micronation is a peninsula surrounded by Charleston Lake, at the heart of the Frontenac Axis region. It has a land area of approximately 0.25 square kilometers and a population of 11 as of 2025.

    Founded on 24 January 2024, Medoles takes its name from Medoles Point, one of the key geographical features of the area. The name might have derived from the word medole, defined as soft and juicy essence of a plant. It likely relates to the soft nature of the soil at Medoles Point. It came into existence through its 3 founders: TheArtistTree, X-Man & Helium.

    History

    Before European settlements, Native American villages occupied the area that is now Medoles, most recently inhabited by the Iroquois, Algonquins and the Mississaugas. Following the arrival of the Europeans, they were involved in the fur trade, especially with the French, who eventually created settlements as early as 1670. Following the conclusion of the Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War in 1763. The area was transferred to Great Britain as part of the province of Quebec, which would eventually become the dominion of Canada. Charleston Lake is part of what used to be Grenville County. It united with Leeds County to form the United Counties of Leeds and Greenville, Ontario, in 1850.

    Discussions for the emergence of a sovereign Medolite state began to take shape in January 2024, with the founding members of TheArtistTree, X-Man and Helium. The following months forged the core identity and building blocks of Medoles, including the governmental structure. In June 2024, They opened their doors to citizenship, hosting their first elections in the same month under the banner of the Most Serene Republic of Medoles. After the electoral structuring of the government, the following months were relatively quiet until December 2024, when they established their first foreign exchanges and initiated the activities of the parliament.

    Geography

    Medoles is an enclave surrounded by Canada in North America, within the province of Ontario and around 14 kilometers away from the Saint-Lawrence river. The micronation is located in the Frontenac Axis region, an extension of the Canadian shield. The area is relatively rocky and hilly and surrounded by the Charleston Lake in the West, East and North. Medoles Point and Buckhorn Point are some of the named geographical features of Medoles.

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