What countries have no laws?

No one nation legally owns or governs Antartica so there's no set centralized lawmaking body on the continent. Instead, in 1952, The Antarctic Treaty was signed in by a group of countries who had scientists in and around Antarctica and were already conducting research.
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What country has the least laws?

Denmark, Norway, and Finland topped the WJP Rule of Law Index rankings in 2020. Venezuela, Cambodia, and DR Congo had the lowest overall rule of law scores—the same as in 2019. Countries in the top ten of the Index in overall rule of law score remain unchanged since our last report in 2019.
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Where is the place that has no laws?

About 140 miles east of San Diego in the Imperial Valley desert, there's a spot known as the last free place in America. It's called Slab City. There's no mayor, no zoning laws, no sewer system.
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What place in America has no laws?

This bizarre, lawless land in the California desert is inhabited by drug addicts, eccentrics, army vets, hippies and just plain old weirdos. Slab City is referred to by its residents as "the last free place in America."
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Where is the lawless city?

Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the Sonoran Desert, in Imperial County, California.
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Is there any place on earth without laws?

Slab City, California

It is just a hundred miles east of San Diego. It is a free alternative living community that was a World War 2 base, Marine Barracks Camp. The name Slab City was coined from the concrete slabs that were the remains of the military base after it was abandoned.
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Are there laws in Antarctica?

While there are no "laws" as we traditionally know them, there is a treaty and many international agreements in place between the cooperating nations of Antarctica. In reality, the international scientific community governs Antarctica because those are the people who work and operate on the continent.
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Which country has the most laws?

So which country has the most laws regulating its citizenry? After looking high and low I discovered that the country with the most laws—not just today, but in all of history is… geez Louise, it's the United States.
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Can you live in Slab City?

Living in Slab City under normal circumstances requires self-sufficiency and adaptability. The small squatter community in Southern California's Sonoran Desert has no running water, no electricity and no plumbing, and most summer days are 100 degrees or hotter.
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Which country has no freedom?

The index rates countries on a scale from 10 (freest) to 0 (least free). In 2012, the freest countries/regions were New Zealand (8.88), Switzerland (8.82), and Hong Kong SAR, (8.81). Least free were Syria (3.79), Venezuela (3.80), and Yemen (4.30).
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Whats the most free country in the world?

2022 rankings

In the 2022 index, New Zealand is ranked most free overall, while North Korea is last. Hong Kong was ranked most free in economic liberty, while Norway was ranked most free in the social liberty category.
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Do cops go to Slab City?

While it gets described as the "last free place in America," and a lawless land, that's not entirely accurate. The Imperial County Sheriff's Department and the Niland Fire Department provide services to Slab City, while they receive nothing in return such as taxes.
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How does Slab City get water?

Because this water source comes from the hot springs, it's essentially used bath water. In any case, it's very high in iron & sulfur; it still tastes bad after filtering. You should bring in your own water for your stay in Slab City.
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Are guns allowed in Slab City?

NOTE WELL: NOTHING ILLEGAL IN IMPERIAL COUNTY, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BECOMES MAGICALLY LEGAL HERE IN SLAB CITY. IF YOU BREAK THE LAW, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN. 6.5) Likewise, FIREARMS must be used in designated areas only and fireworks are illegal in this county.
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What is the baddest country in the world?

The most dangerous countries to visit in 2022 are Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen according to the latest Travel Risk Map, an interactive tool produced by security specialists at International SOS.
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Where does the US rank in freedom?

The Freedom in the World 2020 report, produced by Freedom House, ranks the United States 53rd among 84 countries described as "free" (as opposed to "partly free" or "not free"), sandwiched between Slovakia and Belize.
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Can you smoke in Antarctica?

Even in Antarctica, you can only smoke in designated areas and then you have to carry all that ash until you leave Antarctica and can safely deposit it (this also counts for any litter you make). Depositing any rubbish or ash in the sea, at any point, is also a big no-no, so wait until you reach land.
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Is it illegal to go to the South Pole?

Since no country owns Antarctica, no visa is required to travel there. If you are a citizen of a country that is a signatory of the Antarctic Treaty, you do need to get permission to travel to Antarctica. This is nearly always done through tour operators.
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Can you buy a country?

If you are committed to the dream, there are some opportunities to start your own country. Buying islands are very real. For example, Belize offers several islands for sale, some for less than a house and as little as $200k. After getting your island, you could start your own micro-nation.
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Where can you live free from government?

In the United States, we have some insight, thanks to the latest Economic Freedom of North America report, from the Fraser Institute.
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Here are the top 10 “freest” states in the U.S., per the report.
  • Kansas, Colorado, North Dakota, Maryland, and Arizona (tie) ...
  • Nebraska (tie) ...
  • Missouri (tie) ...
  • Virginia. ...
  • Tennessee. ...
  • Florida (tie)
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Is there any land in America that is not owned?

Is There Any Land in the US That No One Owns? Depends on what you mean by no one. There is plenty of publically-held land owned by the federal government or states. However, there is no land in the US that does not have a designated owner.
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Are there actually no laws in Slab City?

Called by some “the last free place” and by others “an enclave of anarchy,” Slab City is also the end of the road for many. Without official electricity, running water, sewers, or trash pickup, Slab City dwellers also live without law enforcement, taxation, or administration.
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