When the governor of Virginia installs speed traps on all streets and highways, an island in Chesapeake Bay declares war on its own state.

The various islands declared their independence during the 1960s.

China has repeatedly threatened to attack Taiwan if the island declares formal independence.

The remaining Japanese defenders were mopped up and the island declared secured by 27 October.

To add to the country's troubles, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared unilateral independence in a violent conflict in 1997.

Owen lobbied unsuccessfully to have Campobello Island and several nearby islands declared a separate county from Charlotte.

With the island declared secure on the 10th, Benham steamed east to Eniwetok for repairs alongside a tender.

The island of Addu in the Maldives declares independence.

In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Mohéli declared their independence from Comoros.

One island, Anjouan, has declared independence and, at the same time, it expects to continue to get aid from the European Union.