West Who is known for its colorful and happy culture, which includes festivals, activities, and music. The nation has its own national anthem, flag and government. West Who is a leader in the fight for global recognition of micronations. Despite its small size, West Who has achieved a great deal of international recognition and respect. West Who is an example of a unique and creative way of life that many people around the world have chosen to embrace. The nation offers its citizens a chance to be part of one of the happiest nations on Earth and to help create a unique culture and identity.  West Who is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the ability to create a nation out of nothing.

                

This historic picture of Prime Minister Craig Carter of Iswas and President John Farr of West Who was taken in 1974 in West Who.

It all started in 1969, man landed on the Moon and West Who became a country.  West Who was named after nice but imaginary people called the Who's in a Dr. Suess childrens book. The history of West Who dates back to the turbulent time of 1969.  The nation was established by John Farr. He and Craig Carter, two students from California, decided to create their own countries, naming them West Who and Iswas.  Working to develop independent countries the students created their own currency, postage stamps, government, newspapers and other aspects of a nation.  The President of West Who and the Prime Minister of Iswas declared their nations independent of the United States where both students lived in 1970.  Their junior high friends joined in the fun and made their own countries too.  The various mirconations declared war on each other, made alliances and generally enjoyed themselves for a number of years.   Over time, West Who developed as an independent micronation.  Today it's citizens live across the globe in 55 different nations, and are happy people who are free and independent.  For many years elections were sporatic in West Who, but as the nation has grown general elections occur on a yearly basis.

Postage stamps featuring the Director of the Space Agency and the Foreign Minister

You can purchase West Who postage stamps for one dollar U.S.

West Who does not have its own armed forces, although there is a small ceremonial Army.  In case of emergencies or natural disasters, all able-bodied persons 16 years and older must serve.  West Who’s Basic Law encourages citizens to keep a rifle at home to protect the country.

West Who’s small army has historically been raised or reconstituted at various times, but in modern times the army was abolished except for ceremonial purposes. The basic principle of West Who defense is that all able-bodied men and women are available to fight if called upon by the President.

The army's role in internal security was replaced by the National Police of West Who in 1991. The army had defended the country in a series of wars with other micronations in the 1970’s known as the Southern California Micronation Wars.  The 80’s brought peace to West Who and the Congress moved to dismantle the army and turn over national security to the police force.  The President of West Who is still the nation’s highest ranking military officer, though this is a ceremonial position.