Man, 20, builds country with just 400 citizens — and says it all began as ‘an experiment’ admin 2 hours ago USA Update Comments Off on Man, 20, builds country with just 400 citizens — and says it all began as ‘an experiment’ 3 Views Daniel Jackson founded the Free Republic of Verdis, a less than 125-acre sliver of forest along the Danube River. Share Facebook Twitter Stumbleupon LinkedIn Pinterest